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baptism of fire
Definition of BAPTISM OF FIRE
1
: an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; especially : a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire
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: a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit —often used in allusion to Acts 2:3–4; Matthew 3:11(Revised Standard Version)
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First Known Use of BAPTISM OF FIRE
1625
Rhymes with BAPTISM OF FIRE
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