hoplochrism

As nouns the difference between terms and hoplochrism

is that terms is while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As nouns the difference between hoplochrism and hoplochrisme

is that hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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 while hoplochrisme is .

As nouns the difference between wound and hoplochrism

is that wound is an injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As a verb wound

is to hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin or wound can be (wind).

As nouns the difference between heal and hoplochrism

is that heal is (obsolete) health while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As a verb heal

is to hide; conceal; keep secret or heal can be to make better from a disease, wound, etc; to revive or cure.

As nouns the difference between belief and hoplochrism

is that belief is mental acceptance of a claim as likely true while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As nouns the difference between injury and hoplochrism

is that injury is damage to the body of a human or animal while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As a verb injury

is (obsolete) to wrong, to injure.

As nouns the difference between weapon and hoplochrism

is that weapon is an instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, eg most guns, missiles, or swords while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As nouns the difference between chrism and hoplochrism

is that chrism is a mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain christian ceremonies, especially confirmation while hoplochrism is (rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.

As nouns the difference between ointment and hoplochrism

is that ointment is a viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient while hoplochrism is the 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.

As a verb salve

is .

As a noun hoplochrism is

(rare|chiefly|historical) the 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.