chrismal

English

Etymology

Latin chrismalis.

Adjective

chrismal (not comparable)

1. (religion) Of or pertaining to chrism.
2. (religion) of, pertaining to, or used during a confirmation or christening.

   chrismal oil

   chrismal Mass

Noun

chrismal (plural chrismals)

1. A vessel for holding chrism; a chrismatory.
2. A veil used in christening.

References

• “chrismal”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• Chrislam