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Webster 1913 Edition

Chrism

Chrism

,
Noun.
[OE.
crisme
, from AS.
crisma
; also OE.
creme
, fr. OF.
cresme
, like the AS. word fr. LL.
chrisma
, fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to anoint; perh. akin to L.
friare
,
fricare
, to rub, Skr.
gharsh
, E.
friable
,
friction
. Cf.
Chrisom
.]
(Gr. & R. C. Church[GREEK]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
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Chrism

CHRISM

,
Noun.
Unguent; unction. In the Romish and Greek churches, oil consecrated by the bishop, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, and extreme unction. It is prepared on holy Thursday with much ceremony, and in some cases, mixed with balsam.

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