churching

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noun

church·​ing ˈchər-chiŋ 

: the administration or reception of a rite of the church

specifically : a ceremony in some churches by which women after childbirth are received in the church with prayers, blessings, and thanksgiving

churching

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present participle of church entry 3

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for churching

• lurching
• perching
• searching
• researching