Blōod'-băp'/tism, n.
n. (Eccl. Hist.) The martyrdom of those who had not been baptized. They were considered as baptized in blood, and this was regarded as a full substitute for literal baptism.
n. (Eccl. Hist.) The martyrdom of those who had not been baptized. They were considered as baptized in blood, and this was regarded as a full substitute for literal baptism.