baby dedication

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noun
Definitions
  • (Christianity) Dedication of infant children to Christian upbringing and future Christian service.
  • (Christianity) The ceremony of dedicating infant children to Christian upbringing and future Christian service, usually performed before God and the church.

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Affix from English baby + English dedication.

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dedication

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