HyperDic: dunkard

English > 1 sense of the word Dunkard:
NOUNperson Dunkard, Dunker, Tunkeran adherent of Baptistic doctrines (who practice baptism by immersion)
English > Dunkard: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn adherent of Baptistic doctrines (who practice baptism by immersion).
SynonymsDunker, Tunker
Member ofChurch of the Brethren, Dunkers, DippersA Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent
BroaderBaptistfollower of Baptistic doctrines
Verbsdunkimmerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

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