thurifer

[ thoor-uh-fer ]

noun

1. a person who carries the thurible in religious ceremonies.

thurifer

/ ˈθjʊərɪfə /

noun

1. a person appointed to carry the censer at religious ceremonies

Word History and Origins

Origin of thurifer¹

1850–55; < New Latin, noun use of Latin t ( h ) ūrifer incense-bearing, equivalent to t ( h ) ūr- (stem of t ( h ) ūs ) incense + -i- -i- + -fer bearing; -fer

Word History and Origins

Origin of thurifer¹

C19: from Latin, from tūs incense + ferre to carry

Example Sentences

I hope Wilson—that's our second thurifer—won't go wrong in the Magnificat.

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Alexander celebrated a solemn Mass of reconciliation in St. Peters, and the king acted as thurifer.

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When he goes in procession he has a thurifer carried before him by the Pope's special permission.

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Should the thurifer incense the Blessed Sacrament whilst Benediction is being given?

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You miss the incense, you feel that some noble thurifer should have fumigated him at each stage.

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