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   Chris·om

   /ˈkrizəm/

   

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   • 1. a white robe put on a child at baptism. historical

   Word Origin Middle English: alteration of chrism, representing a popular pronunciation with two syllables.

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   What is the meaning of chrisom?

   • Sentence Examples The " Chrisom " or " chrysom," a variant of " chrism," lengthened through pronunciation, is a white cloth with which the head of a newly baptized child was covered to prevent the holy oil from being rubbed off.

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   • 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a variant spelling of chrism n. 1. chrism. 2. a white cloth or robe put on a person at baptism to signify innocence. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   What is the meaning of Chrismon?

   • Chrismon is a combination of two words. Christ and monogram….together they are the symbols of Christ and Christmas. Chrismons are traditionally colored white and gold. White is the liturgical (or Church) color for Christmas and symbolises that Jesus was pure and perfect. Gold symbolises His Majesty and Glory.

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   The meaning of CHRISOM is a white cloth or robe put on a person at baptism as a symbol of innocence.

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   Definitions of chrisom. noun. a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam. synonyms: chrism, holy oil, sacramental oil. see more.

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   Define chrisom. chrisom synonyms, chrisom pronunciation, chrisom translation, English dictionary definition of chrisom. n. 1. A white cloth or robe worn by an infant at baptism. 2. Archaic An infant wearing a baptismal robe; a baby. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

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   May 3, 2024 · chrisom in American English. (ˈkrɪzəm ) noun. 1. a white cloth or robe formerly put on a baby at baptism as a symbol of innocence: it was used as a shroud if the child died within a month of birth. 2. Archaic. an innocent baby; infant.

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   Overview. chrisom. Quick Reference. A white robe put on a child at baptism, and used as its shroud if it died within the month. The word is recorded from Middle English and is an alteration of chrism, representing a popular sound with two syllables. From: chrisom in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable » Subjects: History. Reference entries.

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   Noun [ edit] chrisom (plural chrisoms) ( historical) A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened. Short for chrisom child. Derived terms [ edit] chrisom child. unchrisom. Anagrams [ edit] chromis.

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   May 2, 2024 · Definition of 'chrisom' Word Frequency. chrisom in American English. (ˈkrɪzəm ) noun. 1. a white cloth or robe formerly put on a baby at baptism as a symbol of innocence: it was used as a shroud if the child died within a month of birth. 2. Archaic. an innocent baby; infant. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.