thurifer
a person who carries the thurible in religious ceremonies.
Origin of thurifer
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How to use thurifer in a sentence
I hope Wilson—that's our second thurifer—won't go wrong in the Magnificat.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieAlexander celebrated a solemn Mass of reconciliation in St. Peters, and the king acted as thurifer.
Pintoricchio | Evelyn March PhillippsWhen he goes in procession he has a thurifer carried before him by the Pope's special permission.
The Black Douglas | S. R. CrockettShould the thurifer incense the Blessed Sacrament whilst Benediction is being given?
The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, October, 1864 | Society of ClergymenYou miss the incense, you feel that some noble thurifer should have fumigated him at each stage.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for thurifer
/ (ˈθjʊərɪfə) /
a person appointed to carry the censer at religious ceremonies
Origin of thurifer
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