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