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Meaning
Verb
●
In Christianity:
To
perform
the
sacrament
of
baptism
by
sprinkling
or
pouring
water over someone or
immersing
them in water.
●
To
dedicate
or christen.
●
Of
rum
,
brandy
, or any other
spirits
, to
dilute
with water.
●
To ensure
proper
burning
of a
joint
by
moistening
the
exterior
with saliva.
●
To
extinguish
the life of.
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Origin
baptize
English
βαπτίζω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
βάπτω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Synonyms
Wax
Wet
Kill
Christen
Full
Baptise
Juice Up
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