Chrism
Chrism , noun
[Old English crisme, from Anglo-Saxon crisma; also Old English creme, from Old French cresme, like the Anglo-Saxon word from Late Latin chrisma, from Greek {not transcribed}, from {not transcribed} to anoint; perh. akin to Latin friare, fricare, to rub, Sanskrit gharsh, English friable, friction. Compare Chrisom.]
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.