Blood baptism

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe martyrdom of those who had not been baptized. They were considered to have been baptized in blood, and this was regarded as a full substitute for literal baptism.

Synonyms

baptism of fire bloodshed blood atonement martyrship blood bath martyrism blood martyrdom bloodfest human sacrifice baptism by fire blood tax

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