baptist

Middle English

/ˈbaptist(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A baptist one who performs a baptism
  • John the Baptist.

Etymology

Derived from Old French baptiste derived from Latin baptista derived from Ancient Greek βαπτιστής.

Origin

Ancient Greek

βαπτιστής

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