Censer
11censer — n. a vessel in which incense is burnt, esp. during a religious procession or ceremony. Etymology: ME f. AF censer, OF censier aphetic of encensier f. encens INCENSE(1) …
12censer, censor, censure — A censer is an incense burner. To censor is to examine. To censure is to condemn or to find fault. He bought a lovely ornamented censer. The authorities censor all mail. The superintendent will censure you for laziness …
13censer — noun Date: 13th century a vessel for burning incense; especially a covered incense burner swung on chains in a religious ritual …
14censer — /sen seuhr/, n. a container, usually covered, in which incense is burned, esp. during religious services; thurible. [1200 50; ME < AF, aph. var. of ensenser < ML incensarium. See INCENSE1, ER2] * * * …
15censer — noun /ˈsɛn.sə,ˈsɛn.sɚ/ An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies. Syn: thurible …
16Censer — A silver or copper container where embers are put and incense is burnt to be presented to God. It refers to the Virgin holding Christ. The fire that unites with charcoal refers to the divinity of Christ united with humanity …
17censer — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Holy Grail, Host, Pieta, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum, atomizer, bambino, beadroll, beads, candle, chaplet, ciborium, cross, crucifix, cruet, eucharistial, fumigator, holy… …
18censer — see INCENSE …
19censer — vessel for burning incense in religious rituals Ecclesiastical Terms …
20censer — censor, sensor …
