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noun
A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Ellipsis of chrisom child.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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noun
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: chrism, sacramental oil, holy oil
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve
History
See chrism.
