Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Censer \Cen"ser\, n. [For incenser, fr. OF. encensier, F.
   encensoir, fr. LL. incensarium, incensorium, fr. L. incensum
   incense. See {Incense}, and cf. {Incensory}.]
   A vessel for perfumes; esp. one in which incense is burned.

   Note: The ecclesiastical censer is usually cup-shaped, has a
         cover pierced with holes, and is hung by chains. The
         censer bearer swings it to quicken the combustion.

               Her thoughts are like the fume of frankincense
               Which from a golden censer forth doth rise.
                                                  --Spenser.

Source : WordNet®

censer
     n : a container for burning incense (especially one that is
         swung on a chain in a religious ritual) [syn: {thurible}]