chrisom
Americannoun
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Christianity a white robe put on an infant at baptism and formerly used as a burial shroud if the infant died soon afterwards
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archaic an infant wearing such a robe
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a variant spelling of chrism
Etymology
Origin of chrisom
1400–50; late Middle English krysom, crysum, variant of chrism
Example Sentences
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The chrisom was a white baptismal robe with which, in mediæval times, a child, when christened, was enveloped.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by William Andrews
The chrisom, according to the usual explanation, was a white cloth placed upon the head of an infant at baptism, when the chrism, or sacred oil of the Romish Church, was used in that sacrament.
From Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster by Thomas Potts
They were christened with all the usual ceremonies and with much pomp; sponsors were provided, the bell was sprinkled at the font, anointed with oil, and robed in a chrisom.
From The Worship of the Church and The Beauty of Holiness by J. A. (Jacob Asbury) Regester
His wife died two years back, and her chrisom babe with her.
From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Well, I says to my horse, 'Gee-ho!' says I. Not knowing my true chrisom name, the stranger takes up my words an' fits 'em to me.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang
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