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Above it all was bare, And with the fontal dew-drops sparkling still; While from each head with sacred unction sealed Floated the chrismal veil.

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

The chrismal was a white linen cloth put on the head at the administration of baptism, which was taken off at the expiration of eight days.

From Old English Chronicles by Various