intinction

in·tinc·tion

noun \in-ˈtiŋ(k)-shən\

Definition of INTINCTION

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

Origin of INTINCTION

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

First Known Use: 1872