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Definition of baptisteries in English English dictionary
baptistery: (Din) An article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults
baptistery: A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services
baptistery: Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near
baptistery: {i} place where a baptism takes place; baptismal tank
baptistery: or baptistry Domed hall or chapel, adjacent to or part of a church, for the administration of baptism. By the 4th century, the baptistery had assumed an eight-sided shape (eight in Christian numerology being the symbol for a new life), as had the baptismal font within. The font itself was set beneath a dome-shaped baldachin and encircled by columns and an ambulatory (aisle), features first used by the Byzantines
baptistery: alternative spelling of baptistry
baptistery: In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services

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