Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Book Common Prayer Vindicated. From re- + baptist, after rebaptize, rebaptism. Compare post-classical Latin rebaptista.
Definition of rebaptist in US English:
rebaptist
nounˌriːˈbaptɪst
Christian Church depreciative, historical
= rebaptizer.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Book Common Prayer Vindicated. From re- + baptist, after rebaptize, rebaptism. Compare post-classical Latin rebaptista.