half-baptism

Noun

countable uncountable

A short private baptism, formerly used where an infant was at risk of imminent death.

Japanese Meaning

生命の危機に瀕した乳児に対して行われた、簡略化された非公式な短時間の洗礼

When the newborn's breathing became irregular, the midwife performed a half-baptism at the bedside.

新生児の呼吸が不安定になったとき、助産師は病床で短い私的な洗礼を行った。

Sense（1）

A short private baptism, formerly used where an infant was at risk of imminent death.

Half-baptisms are not recorded, though some clergymen make memoranda of them.

half-baptisms

（ plural ）