Bap‐tize″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Baptized (�); p. pr. & vb. n.Baptizing.] [F. baptiser, L. baptizare, fr.Gr. �. See Baptism.] 1. To administer the sacrament of baptism to.
2. To christen (because a name is given to infants at their baptism); to give a name to; to name.
I'll be new baptized;
Henceforth I never will be Romeo.
Shak.
3. To sanctify; to consecrate.