BAPTIZE


Meaning of BAPTIZE in English

v.tr. (also -ise) 1 (also absol.) administer baptism to. 2 give a name or nickname to; christen.

[ ME f. OF baptiser f. eccl.L baptizare f. Gk baptizo immerse, baptize ]

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