Baptismal
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bap·tism 
[bap-tiz-uhm] Pronunciation Key
[bap-tiz-uhm] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | Ecclesiastical. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church. |
| 2. | any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc. |
| 3. | a trying or purifying experience or initiation. |
| 4. | Christian Science. purification of thought and character. |
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| bap·tism
(bāp'tĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
n.
[Middle English baptisme, from Old French, from Late Latin baptismus, from Greek baptismos, from baptizein, to baptize; see baptize.] bap·tis'mal adj., bap·tis'mal·ly adv. |
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| baptismal | |
adjective | |
| of or relating to baptism; "baptismal font" |
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Baptismal
Bap*tis"mal\, a. [Cf. F. baptismal.] Pertaining to baptism; as, baptismal vows. Baptismal name, the Christian name, which is given at baptism.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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