baist

Irish (Donegal)

/bˠaʃtʲ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) baptize
  • (transitive) name
  • (transitive) add water to

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish baithsid derived from Latin baptisma (ablution, baptism) derived from Ancient Greek βάπτισμα (dipping, baptism).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βάπτισμα

Gloss

dipping, baptism

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