censer Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
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For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F. encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum incense. See Incense, and cf. Incensory.

A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned. ✍ The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion.
Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense Which from a golden censer forth doth rise. Spenser.