baptistery

Middle English

/ˈbaptiːstɛːriː(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) A baptistry the facility where baptism occurs
  • (rare) The baptismal font.
  • (rare) The church service held in conjunction with baptism.

Etymology

Derived from Latin baptistērium derived from Ancient Greek βαπτιστήριον affix from Middle English baptist.

Origin

Middle English

baptist

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