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Webster 1913 Edition

Chrismation

Chris-ma′tion

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Noun.
[LL.
chrismatio
.]
The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil.
Chrismation
or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism.
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Chrismation

CHRISMATION

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Noun.
The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil; in baptism, by the priest; in confirmation, by the bishop. In ordination, it is usually styled unction.

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