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chrism Definition

chrism (kriz′əm)

noun

  1. consecrated oil used in baptism and other sacraments
  2. a sacramental anointing with this oil

Etymology: ME crisme < OE crisma < LL(Ec) chrisma, an anointing, unction < Gr, oil (in Ec use, anointing) < chriein, to rub, anoint: see Christ

chrism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

holy: The crown and the container of holy chrism sit nearby on an altar, ready to be used.