Chrism

[krizәm]

Definition

(noun.) a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam.

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Definition

(n.) Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.

(n.) The same as Chrisom.

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Definition

n. consecrated or holy oil: unction: confirmation: chrisom. (q.v.).—adj. Chris′mal pertaining to chrism.—n. a case for containing chrism: a pyx: a veil used in christening.—ns. Chris′matory a vessel for containing chrism; Chris′om a white cloth laid by the priest on a child newly anointed with chrism after its baptism: the child itself.—Chrisom child (Shak.) a child still wearing the chrisom cloth: an innocent child.

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