| Pronunciation: | | 'krizum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam |
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| | Synonyms: | | chrisom, holy oil, sacramental oil |
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| | See Also: | | balm, ointment, salve, unction, unguent |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chrism\, n. [OE. crisme, from AS. crisma; also OE.
creme, fr. OF. cresme, like the AS. word fr. LL. chrisma, fr.
Gr. ?, fr. ? to anoint; perh. akin to L. friare, fricare, to
rub, Skr. gharsh, E. friable, friction. Cf. {Chrisom}.] (Gr.
& R. C. Church?s)
1. Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the
bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration
of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
2. The same as {Chrisom}.
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