The act of anointing, or the state of being anointed; unction; specifically (Med.), the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin, by which medicinal agents contained in them, such as mercury, iodide of potash, etc., are absorbed.
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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
The act of anointing, or state of being anointed; also, an ointment.
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, me…
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