First Known Use: 1642
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chrismation
noun chris·ma·tion \kriz-ˈmā-shən\
Definition of CHRISMATION
: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism
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Origin of CHRISMATION
Medieval Latin chrismation-, chrismatio anointment with chrism, from Late Latin chrismare to anoint with chrism, from chrisma
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