water baptism

noun

An initiatory rite involving the ceremonial application of water to a candidate.

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Meanings

nounwater baptism (plural water baptisms)

plural water baptisms

  1. ChristianityAn initiatory rite involving the ceremonial application of water to a candidate.
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