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- [1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
baptistery \bap"tistery\,baptistry \bap"tistry\, n.; pl.
baptisteries, baptistries. l. baptisterium, gr.
baptisth`rion: cf. f. baptist`ere. 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
see also:
baptisteries baptistries
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