baptize
verb (used with object)
to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism.
baptizer
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a word derived from
baptize.
Example Sentences
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The Rev. Charles Fillmore, baptizer of Desperado Dillinger, preached: "I glory that this whole family has had faith in God ... a God of mercy ... so necessary in these days of vindictiveness and hatred."
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor was it enough that the person baptized should himself enter the water; the baptizer must pour it over his head, so that it run down his person.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Nor is there parity between the baptizer and the baptized; since Christ, the baptizer in chief, is one: while many are made one in Christ by Baptism.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
"How are you, venerable baptizer of Hunnic idolaters," said she lightly.
From Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century by Joseph Victor von Scheffel
Spiritual relationship which is impedient of marriage exists between a person baptized and his baptizer, and also between the god-child and the god-parent in baptism.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Charles Jerome Callan
