What is another word for chrisom?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsəm] (IPA)

Chrisom is a term that refers to a white cloth that is used for wrapping a newborn baby after baptism. This cloth has special significance in the Christian tradition, symbolizing the purity and innocence of the newly baptized child. Some synonyms for the word chrisom include baptismal robe, christening gown, christening robe, and baptismal garment. Each of these terms carries with it a similar meaning, and they are often used interchangeably to refer to the white cloth used for baptisms. These words can be used to describe traditional or contemporary styles of baby clothing used in baptism ceremonies, depending on the cultural or religious beliefs of the family or community.

What are the hypernyms for Chrisom?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    baptismal garment, white garment.

Usage examples for Chrisom

He died like a lamb, or, as men call it, like a chrisom child, quietly and without fear.
"Bunyan"
James Anthony Froude
Who would have imagined, that had not known Mr. Badman, and yet had seen him die, but that he had been a man of an holy life and conversation, since he died so stilly, so quietly, so like a lamb or a chrisom-child?
"The Works of John Bunyan Volume 3"
John Bunyan
If it dies within a month after these ceremonies, it was called a chrisom child.
"The Works of John Bunyan Volume 3"
John Bunyan

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