n. [ L. anabaptismus, Gr. 'anabaptismo`s: cf. F. anabaptisme. See Anabaptize. ] The doctrine of the Anabaptists. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. anabaptista, fr. Gr. as if 'anabaptisth`s: cf. F. anabaptiste. ] A name sometimes applied to a member of any sect holding that rebaptism is necessary for those baptized in infancy. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In church history, the name Anabaptists usually designates a sect of fanatics who greatly disturbed the peace of Germany, the Netherlands, etc., in the Reformation period. In more modern times the name has been applied to those who do not regard infant baptism as real and valid baptism. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Relating or attributed to the Anabaptists, or their doctrines. Milton. Bp. Bull. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The doctrine, system, or practice, of Anabaptists. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Thus died this imaginary king; and Anabaptistry was suppressed in Munster. Pagitt. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. same as baptize. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

prop. n. A genus of North American plants with showy pealike flowers and an inflated pod.
Syn. -- genus Baptisia. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ OE. baptim, baptem, OF. baptesme, batisme, F. baptême, L. baptisma, fr. Gr. ba`ptisma, fr. bapti`zein to baptize, fr. ba`ptein to dip in water, akin to baqy`s deep, Skr. gāh to dip, bathe, v. i. ] The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. baptismal. ] Pertaining to baptism; as, baptismal vows. [ 1913 Webster ]

Baptismal name, the Christian name, which is given at baptism. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a baptismal manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. baptista, Gr. baptisth`s. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. One who administers baptism; -- specifically applied to John, the forerunner of Christ. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One of a denomination of Christians who deny the validity of infant baptism and of sprinkling, and maintain that baptism should be administered to believers alone, and should be by immersion. See Anabaptist. [ 1913 Webster ]

In doctrine the Baptists of this country [ the United States ] are Calvinistic, but with much freedom and moderation. Amer. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Freewill Baptists, a sect of Baptists who are Arminian in doctrine, and practice open communion. --
Seventh-day Baptists, a sect of Baptists who keep the seventh day of the week, or Saturday, as the Sabbath. See Sabbatarian. The Dunkers and Campbellites are also Baptists. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. baptistiko`s. ] Of or for baptism; baptismal. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Baptistic. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

{ n.; pl. Baptisteries Baptistries [ L. baptisterium, Gr. baptisth`rion: cf. F. baptistère. ] (Arch.) (a) In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services. Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near. (b) A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. cata + aptist. See Baptist. ] (Eccl.) One who opposes baptism, especially of infants. [ Obs. ] Featley. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Pedobaptism. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. pai^s, paido`s, a child + E. baptism. ] The baptism of infants or of small children. [ Written also pædobaptism. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who advocates or practices infant baptism. [ Written also pædobaptist. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A second baptism. [ 1913 Webster ]