Obs. rare. [f. prec. vb.] Baptism.

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a. 1300.  Cursor M., 12754. In water baptised he al þaa þat com til him baptis [v.r. baptize] to ta.

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1460.  Lybeaus Disc., 1360. I schall for thys baptyse Ryght well quyte thy servyse.

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