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Chrism

Chrism Meaning & Definition
Chrism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chrism?

[n] a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrism: chrisom | holy oil | sacramental oil

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrism:

See Also | balm | ointment | salve | unction | unguent

Chrism In Webster's Dictionary

\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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