Meanings
nounaspersion baptism (plural aspersion baptisms)
plural aspersion baptisms
- ChristianityA mode of water baptism in which water is applied to the candidate by sprinkling, by scattering droplets upon the person, usually the head.
Synonyms: baptism by sprinkling
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA mode of water baptism in which water is applied to the candidate by sprinkling, by scattering droplets upon the person, usually the head.
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