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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope