[f. CHRISTEN v. + -ER1.] One who christens or baptizes.
1483. Cath. Angl., 83. A crystynar, baptista.
1549. Latimer, 5th Serm. bef. Edw. VI. (Arb.), 135. Christiners of belles.
1558. Bp. Watson, Ser. Sacram., iii. 15. Let the Christener begynne to cast or poure water vpon the chyldes head.
