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Webster 1913 Edition


Rebaptize

Reˊbap-tize′

(rēˊbăp-tīz′)
,
Verb.
T.
[Pref.
re-
+
baptize
: cf. F.
rebaptiser
, L.
rebaptizare
.]
To baptize again or a second time.

Webster 1828 Edition


Rebaptize

REBAPTI'ZE

,
Verb.
T.
[re and baptize.] To baptize a second time.

Definition 2024


rebaptize

rebaptize

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rebaptize (third-person singular simple present rebaptizes, present participle rebaptizing, simple past and past participle rebaptized)

  1. (transitive) To baptize again.
  2. (transitive) To rename.
    After the fire destroyed The Bronx pub, it was rebaptized The Bronx 2.

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