English

Alternative spellings
baptise

Verb
en-verb|baptiz|ing

1. To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water, as a spiritual cleansing process in the rite of Christian baptism.
2. To dedicate or christen.
3. 1811 Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to lower with water.
4. 1811 To ensure proper burning of a joint by moistening the exterior with saliva.

Translations
trans-top|To sprinkle or pour water over, or to immerse in water
Finnish: kastaa
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trans-top|To dedicate or christen
Finnish: ristiä
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trans-top|Of rum, brandy, or any other spirits, to lower with water
Finnish: jatkaa, laimentaa
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trans-top|To ensure proper burning of a joint
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Synonyms
christen

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• 2007-12-08 16:34 - DCDuring - -trans hdr mv alt sp

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