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intinction

noun
in·​tinc·​tion | \ in-ˈtiÅ‹(k)-shÉ™n How to pronounce intinction (audio) \

Definition of intinction

: the administration of the sacrament of Communion by dipping bread in wine and giving both together to the communicant

Examples of intinction in a Sentence

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 The nonnas don’t have a word for this practice, but some Catholics do: intinction. — Chantal Braganza, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Dunking," 12 Oct. 2017 Centuries after Christians had stopped arguing about intinction, Southerners had their own sacramental crisis over cornbread and collards. — Casey Cep, New Republic, "Southern History, Deep Fried," 26 May 2017

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First Known Use of intinction

1872, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for intinction

Late Latin intinction-, intinctio baptism, from Latin intingere to dip in, from in- + tingere to dip, moisten — more at tinge

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