| Censer | n. [ For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F. encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum incense. See Incense, and cf. Incensory. ] A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion. [ 1913 Webster ] Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense Which from a golden censer forth doth rise. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] |