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

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams