baptism
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From Ancient Greek βαπτισμός (baptismós), “‘dipping, baptism’”), from βαπτίζω (baptízō), “‘I dip in liquid’”).
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baptism (plural baptisms)
- The Christian sacrament in which one is anointed with or submerged in water and sometimes given a name.
- A similar ceremony of initiation, purification or naming.
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Christian sacrament with water
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