Main Entry: in·tinc·tion

Pronunciation: \in-ˈtiŋ(k)-shən\

Function: noun

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

Date: 1872

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