n. [ OE. crisme, from AS. crisma; also OE. creme, fr. OF. cresme, like the AS. word fr. LL. chrisma, fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to anoint; perh. akin to L. friare, fricare, to rub, Skr. gharsh, E. friable, friction. Cf. Chrisom. ] (Gr. & R. C. Church&unr_;s) [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The same as Chrisom. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ LL. chrismalis. ] Of or pertaining to or used in chrism. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. chrismatio. ] The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil. [ 1913 Webster ]

Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. chrismatorium. ] A cruet or vessel in which chrism is kept. [ 1913 Webster ]