chrisom

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Etymology

See chrism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɹɪ.zəm/
  • Rhymes: -ɪzəm

Noun

chrisom (plural chrisoms)

  1. (historical) A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened.
  2. Ellipsis of chrisom child.

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