noun. A vessel in which incense is burned, especially during religious services.

noun. One who formerly paid cense-money. See censure, n., 5.

noun. A vessel in which incense is burned before an altar.

noun. A fire-pan in which perfumes were burned to sweeten the atmosphere, having its lid perforated, and sometimes decorated with figures and designs in open-work.

noun. A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned.

noun. An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.

noun. A person who censes, a person who perfumes with incense

noun. a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)