A small holy-water vessel or container, often used in Christian religious ceremonies.
From Middle English and Old English sources, possibly related to 'chrism' (sacred oil used in Christian rites). The exact etymology is uncertain but clearly connected to Christian sacramental objects.
Chrimsels were essential liturgical equipment in medieval churches—if a priest needed to carry holy water, they'd use a specially blessed chrimsel, making it both practical and spiritually significant.
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