lay baptism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lay baptism
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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"Of course," said the Vicar, "lay baptism is valid, even if administered by a Dissenter; but—it is very unusual, very much so."
From The Broom-Squire by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
These are things to which the theory of the Church concerning lay baptism is strictly applicable.
From The Fair Haven by Streatfeild, R. A. (Richard Alexander)
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