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A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services.

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  1. n. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services.
  2. n. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
  3. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. Fairholt.
  4. A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms,held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass,vespers, and other solemn services. Fairholt.
  5. n a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)