(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:29:20

Chris*ma"tion (?), n. [LL. chrismatio.]

The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil.

Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor.

 

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