Hoplochrism

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe superstitious practice of applying a salve, ointment, or chrism to a weapon that has caused an injury — rather than to the injury itself — in the belief that doing so will heal the wound that the weapon caused; weapon salve.

Synonyms

hoplochrisme hoplologist hoplophilia hopologist halidom hyloism hilot hylopathy helleborism holocost hallidome holm

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