"affusion baptism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: affusion baptisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} affusion baptism (plural affusion baptisms)
  1. (Christianity) A mode of baptism in which water is poured over the head or body of the person, rather than the person being immersed in water. Synonyms: baptism by affusion, baptism by pouring
    Sense id: en-affusion_baptism-en-noun-iSoofGPo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Christianity Topics: Christianity

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