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thurifer

/thoor-uh-fer/US // ˈθʊər ə fər //UK // (ˈθjʊərɪfə) //

瑟弗尔,瑟弗,瑟尔法,瑟法

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person who carries the thurible in religious ceremonies.

Examples

  • I hope Wilson—that's our second thurifer—won't go wrong in the Magnificat.

  • Alexander celebrated a solemn Mass of reconciliation in St. Peters, and the king acted as thurifer.

  • When he goes in procession he has a thurifer carried before him by the Pope's special permission.

  • Should the thurifer incense the Blessed Sacrament whilst Benediction is being given?

  • You miss the incense, you feel that some noble thurifer should have fumigated him at each stage.