n. [ LL. anabaptista, fr. Gr. as if
☞ In church history, the name Anabaptists usually designates a sect of fanatics who greatly disturbed the peace of Germany, the Netherlands, etc., in the Reformation period. In more modern times the name has been applied to those who do not regard infant baptism as real and valid baptism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The doctrine, system, or practice, of Anabaptists. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Thus died this imaginary king; and Anabaptistry was suppressed in Munster. Pagitt. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. baptista, Gr.
In doctrine the Baptists of this country [ the United States ] are Calvinistic, but with much freedom and moderation. Amer. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]
Freewill Baptists,
Seventh-day Baptists,
a. [ Gr.
a. Baptistic. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. cata + aptist. See Baptist. ] (Eccl.) One who opposes baptism, especially of infants. [ Obs. ] Featley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who advocates or practices infant baptism.