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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THURIFER

From Latin, from tūs incense + ferre to carry.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THURIFER

thurifer  [ˈθjʊərɪfə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THURIFER

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thurifer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THURIFER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

thurifer

Thurible

A thurible is a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services. It is used in the Roman Catholic, Anglo Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, some Lutheran, Old Catholic, and in various Gnostic Churches. It is also used in Co-Freemasonry and in the practice of ceremonial magic. In Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican churches, the altar server who carries the thurible is called the thurifer. The workings of a thurible are quite simple. Burning charcoal is inside the metal censer. Incense, sometimes of many different varieties, is placed upon the charcoal. This may be done several times during the service as the incense burns quite quickly. Once the incense has been placed on the charcoal the thurible is then closed and used for censing. A famous thurible is the huge Botafumeiro in Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain The word "thurible" comes from the Old French thurible, which in turn is derived from the Latin term thuribulum. The Latin thuribulum is further formed from the root thus, meaning incense.

Definition of thurifer in the English dictionary

The definition of thurifer in the dictionary is a person appointed to carry the censer at religious ceremonies.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THURIFER


Apocrypha
əˈpɒkrɪfə
aquifer
ˈækwɪfə
chafer
ˈtʃeɪfə
cipher
ˈsaɪfə
conifer
ˈkəʊnɪfə
cypher
ˈsaɪfə
decipher
dɪˈsaɪfə
differ
ˈdɪfə
Haifa
ˈhaɪfə
knifer
ˈnaɪfə
lifer
ˈlaɪfə
lucifer
ˈluːsɪfə
porifer
ˈpɔːrɪfə
rotifer
ˈrəʊtɪfə
sniffer
ˈsnɪfə
Spirifer
ˈspaɪrɪfə
sypher
ˈsaɪfə
tref
ˈtreɪfə
UEFA
juːˈeɪfə
wafer
ˈweɪfə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THURIFER

thunderstrike
thunderstroke
thunderstruck
thundery
thundrous
Thuner See
thunk
Thurber
Thurgau
Thurgovie
thurible
thuriferous
thurification
thurify

WORDS THAT END LIKE THURIFER

antilifer
buffer
chemin de fer
crucifer
do-it-yourselfer
fifer
foraminifer
heifer
laticifer
midlifer
offer
prefer
pro-lifer
refer
right-to-lifer
special offer
subwoofer
suffer
transfer
umbellifer

Synonyms and antonyms of thurifer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thurifer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THURIFER

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Translator English - Chinese

thurifer
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

turiferario
570 millions of speakers

English

thurifer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

thurifer
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

thurifer
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

thurifer
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

thurifer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

thurifer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thuriféraire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Thurifer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

thurifer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

thurifer
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

thurifer
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thurifer
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thurifer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமயச் சடங்குகளின் போது, நறும்புகைக் கலம் ஏந்திச் செல்பவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्कश आवाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

thurifer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

thurifer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

turyferariusz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

thurifer
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

thurifer
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

thurifer
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

thurifer
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

thurifer
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

thurifer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thurifer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THURIFER»

The term «thurifer» is used very little and occupies the 164.554 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THURIFER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thurifer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THURIFER»

Discover the use of thurifer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thurifer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Celebrating the Eucharist: A Practical Ceremonial Guide for ...
It is swung front to back as the thurifer walks, in rhythm with the thurifer's stride. As usual, the palm of the free hand is held against the chest if it is not holding the boat. The arm is not allowed to dangle. The vessels are brought to the presider, ...
Patrick Malloy, 2007
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The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described
The thurifer returns when the celebrant sings Oremus, or soon after, so as to be ready after the offering of the bread and wine. The MC and thurifer come to the celebrant after the prayer Veni, sanctificator; he prepares incense (the MC ...
Adrian Fortescue, J.B. O`Connell, Alcuin Reid, 2009
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Ceremonies of The Young Rite:
turns towards the epistle end as the thurifer comes forward. The first assistant holds the incense boat, the second assistant lifts up the right corner of the cope, and incense is placed in the censer and blessed as usual by the celebrant. (If there ...
I.S. Cooper, 2010
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St. Stephen's Handbook for Altar Servers
Priest gives the thurible back to thurifer and goes to his chair. Thurifer takes thurible away and hangs it up (in the sacristy or some other place). It will not be needed again until just before the Gospel. Thurifer returns to his 'base'. Priest begins ...
Edward Matthews, 1994
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Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass: Updated ...
Some priests also bow to the thurifer, but there is no such instruction. [495] 492. The minister with the incense then incenses the people (OM 27; GIRM 144, 178, 190, 277). Traditionally the thurifer stands between the altar and the people, but ...
Paul Turner, 2012
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A Manual for Acolytes: The Duties of the Server at ...
AT THE ENTRANCE The celebrant may fill the thurible with incense before the entrance, or may instruct the thurifer to do so. After the prayers in the sacristy, the thurifer leads the procession to the altar. The thurifer walks in front of the crucifer  ...
Dennis G. Michno, 1991
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Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year: According to the Modern ...
The thurifer bows and joins the candle bearers; all face the celebrant. The deacon seeks the celebrant's blessing, as at a Solemn Mass.5 Preceded by the thurifer and candle bearers, he goes to the lectern and proclaims the Gospel.6 If there is ...
Peter J. Elliott, 2002
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Ceremonial according to the Roman rite, tr. with notes by ...
THURIFER.1 1. A quarter of an hour before Mass, the Thurifer should present himself in the sacristy, put on his cotta, and in default of the Acolytes, assist the sacred Ministers to vest. 2. At the beginning of Mass he prepares fire in the thurible.
Giuseppe Baldeschi, 1873
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The server's handbook
For solemn Choir service the following Ministers are required : — A thurifer, two acolytes, or taper-bearers, and two or four rulers of the Choir, according to the rank of the Festival. These latter wear copes over their surplices. 3. The thurifer and ...
Charles Walker (of Brighton.), 1871
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Parish Acolyte Guide
Donna H. Barthle. the credence table, get the boat and stand beside him or her. When the priest nods, you will both step up to the altar. As soon as the thurifer opens the thurible, remove the lid from the boat and hold out the boat with the ...
Donna H. Barthle, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THURIFER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thurifer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Are you doing this at Mass? Stop that!
Wherever bowing is called for in the Mass (when the congregation is incensed by the thurifer, in the middle of the Creed, etc.) it is always a “profound bow”, ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
2
That guy I've been arguing with on Facebook
... where I have been a weekly communicant and have served variously as a lector, crucifer, thurifer, substitute organist, and leader of adult education sessions. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
3
Chester's new parish pastor gets joyful, prayerful welcome
Thurifer Chris Bawley, crucifix Jaime Puente-Cantillo. Thurifer Chris Bawley leads the closing procession, along with cross bearer Jaime Puente-Cantillo. «CatholicPhilly.com, Jul 15»
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10 Things That Won't Be In Pope Francis' Encyclical 'Laudato Si'
2) Incense will not be replaced with the eco-friendly “E-Thurifer” (due to air pollution concerns). 1) All parishes will not be required to have windmills installed on ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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Hungarian Catholic priest calls anti-immigration campaign “poisonous”
... identical twin was in the Church's 'A' team of 'servers' – we had to be Acolytes carrying two candles in the procession – when I only wanted to be the Thurifer. «Hungarian Free Press, Jun 15»
6
West Philly pastor recalls service to Pope John Paul II at 1979 Mass
Serving as thurifer, the acolyte responsible for carrying the thurible, or container for burning incense, Britto stood near the newly elected pope as more than one ... «PhillyVoice.com, May 15»
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Palm Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul
Thurifer Adam Erdosy leads the procession with smoking incense down the steps of the chapel into the cathedral. PSIMG_2222. PSIMG_2255. PSIMG_2314. «CatholicPhilly.com, Mar 15»
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'It's a very humbling experience': Faithful celebrate fourth Way of the …
A thurifer led the procession, swinging a thurible containing smoking incense that filled the air with ancient perfume. Torchbearers dressed in white followed him ... «Bangor Daily News, Mar 15»
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Ten Things You Should Never Tell Your Altar Servers
1) “Sorry, but you've been traded to St. Jeters for a starting thurifer and a 2nd round pick.” Most likely I overlooked a few, so feel free to add your own to the ... «Patheos, Mar 15»
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Somercotes undertaker and church stalwart Trafford Lowe mourned …
Peter Burnham was the thurifer, Granville Stone the crucifer, David Bradley and Michael Woods the acolytes. This day was also the Feast of Candlemas which ... «Derby Telegraph, Feb 15»

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