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Chrism

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(1):

(n.) 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):

(n.) The same as Chrisom.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Chrism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/chrism.html. 1828.
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