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Censer

Censer Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Censer? [n] a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual) Synonyms \| Synonyms for Censer: thurible Related Terms \| Find terms related to Censer: Agnus Dei \| ark \| asperger \| asperges \| aspergillum \| atomizer \| bambino \| beadroll \| beads \| candle \| chaplet \| ciborium \| cross \| crucifix \| cruet \| eucharistial \| fumigator \| holy cross \| Holy Grail \| holy water \| holy-water sprinkler \| Host \| icon \| incense burner \| incensory \| matzo \| menorah \| mezuzah \| mikvah \| monstrance \| odorator \| odorizer \| osculatory \| ostensorium \| parfumoir \| paschal candle \| pax \| perfumer \| phylacteries \| Pieta \| pomander \| potpourri \| pouncet-box \| prayer shawl \| prayer wheel \| purse atomizer \| pyx \| relics \| rood \| rosary \| sachet \| sacramental \| sacred relics \| sacring bell \| Sanctus bell \| Sangraal \| scent bag \| scent ball \| scent bottle \| scent box \| scenter \| shofar \| smelling bottle \| spray \| sukkah \| tabernacle \| tallith \| thurible \| urceole \| veronica \| vigil light \| vinaigrette \| votive candle See Also \| vessel Censer In Webster's Dictionary \Cen"ser\, n. [For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F. encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum incense. See {Incense}, and cf. {Incensory}.] A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned. Note: The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion. Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense Which from a golden censer forth doth rise. --Spenser.

Censer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Censer?

[n] a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Censer: thurible

See Also | vessel

Censer In Webster's Dictionary

\Cen"ser\, n. [For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F.
encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum
incense. See {Incense}, and cf. {Incensory}.]
A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned.

Note: The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a
      cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The
      censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion.

            Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense
            Which from a golden censer forth doth rise.
                                               --Spenser.

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