"paganing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paganings [plural]
Etymology: From pagan + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pagan|ing}} pagan + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun}} paganing (plural paganings)
  1. A pagan ritual analogous to baptism for infants. Related terms: wiccaning

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