Associations to the word «Chrism»

Wiktionary

CHRISM, noun. A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

Dictionary definition

CHRISM, noun. A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.