Associations to the word «Baptise»

Wiktionary

BAPTISE, verb. To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
BAPTISE, verb. (figuratively) To dedicate or christen.

Dictionary definition

BAPTISE, verb. Administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized".

Wise words

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