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censer
[ sen-ser ]
noun
- a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, especially during religious services; thurible.
censer
/ ˈsɛnsə /
noun
- a container for burning incense, esp one swung at religious ceremonies Also calledthurible
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The most usual name for them is however censer, chencer, tenser, and variations of these.
Far away in the sky the moon swung like a censer, filling the place with a fragile and lovely light.
The pipe was therefore a sort of censer, and was accordingly treated with respect and reverence.
The Bishop is especially incensed at the censer; and waxes censorious about the wax lights.
Seymour entered at this moment carrying a little silver censer with incense in it.
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