Etymology of the French word baptisme
the Old French word
baptismederived from the Latin word
baptismus (baptism; washing, sprinkling)
derived from the Greek word
baptismos, βαπτισμός (ablution (ceremonial or Christian))
derived from the Greek word
baptizein, βαπτίζω
derived from the Greek word
baptein, βάπτω
Date
The earliest known usage of baptisme in French dates from the 19th century.
Derivations in other languages
English
baptism, Romanian
baptismUsage
Word found in Old French
