Definitions
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- noun a person about to submit to
baptism . - noun a person who has been
baptized
Etymologies
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From the Ancient Greek verb Βαπτιζω [βαπτω], to immerse, to plunge, later to baptize
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He instances the blessing of the water of baptism, of the oil of anointing and of the baptizand himself, the use of anointing him with oil, trine immersion, the formal renunciation of Satan and his angels.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Various
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