INTINCTION


Meaning of INTINCTION in English

ə̇n.ˈtiŋ(k)shən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Late Latin intinction-, intinctio immersion, from Latin intinctus (past participle of intingere to dip in, from in in- (II) + tingere to dip, moisten) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at tinge

: the administration of the sacrament of Communion by dipping the bread in the wine and giving both together to the communicant

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