Baptismal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Baptismal is an adjective meaning Of or relating to baptism.
Meaning
Of or relating to baptism.
More Meanings
- Of a name, conferred at baptism.
- A baptismal name: a name given at baptism.
- A baptismal font: a large basin used for baptism.
Example Sentences
The baptismal is in the front of the sanctuary.
...Mr. Andrew Theophilus Smith, or some such unlikely pair of baptismals.
The neophyte was given a new name in place of the baptismal one, usually of an evil and revolting character, and this was written in blood in the Devil's book, the covers of which were bound in the skin of unbaptised infants.
Word Forms
- baptismals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include christian, godparents, baptistic, baptistical, rebaptismal, baptist.
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