HyperDic: dippers

English > 1 sense of the word Dippers:
NOUNgroupDippers, Church of the Brethren, Dunkersa Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent
Dippers > pronunciation
Soundsdih'perz
Rhymesacres ... years: 69 rhymes with erz...
English > Dippers: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion.
SynonymsChurch of the Brethren, Dunkers
MembersDunker, Dunkard, TunkerAn adherent of Baptistic doctrines (who practice baptism by immersion)
BroaderBaptist denominationgroup of Baptist congregations

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