baptême

French

[ba.tɛ̃ːm], [ba.taɛ̯m]

noun
Definitions
  • baptism
  • christening
  • (Belgium) hazing

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French baptesme inherited from Old French batesme derived from Latin baptisma (ablution, baptism) derived from Ancient Greek βάπτισμα (dipping, baptism) derived from Latin baptismus derived from Ancient Greek βαπτισμός.

Origin

Ancient Greek

βαπτισμός

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