chrism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
    sacramental oil; chrisom; holy oil.

WordNet

Chrism noun
Etymology
OE. crisme, from AS. crisma; also OE. creme, fr. OF. cresme, like the AS. word fr. LL. chrisma, fr. Gr. , fr. to anoint; perh. akin to L. friare, fricare, to rub, Skr. gharsh, E. friable, friction. Cf. Chrisom.
Definitions
(Gr. & R. C. Churchs)
  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.
  2. The same as Chrisom.

Webster 1913