baithis

Irish (Donegal)

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) top, crown of head

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish baithis derived from Latin baptisma (ablution, baptism) derived from Ancient Greek βάπτισμα (dipping, baptism).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βάπτισμα

Gloss

dipping, baptism

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