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(in uŋk′s̸hən)

noun

the act of rubbing ointment, liniment, etc. into the skin
an ointment, liniment, etc.

Origin: L inunctio: see in- & unction

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noun

The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.
The act of anointing, as in a religious ceremony.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, anointing

Origin: , from Latin inūnctiō, inūnctiōn-

Origin: , from inūnctus

Origin: , past participle of inunguere, to anoint

Origin: : in-, on; see in-²

Origin: + unguere, to smear

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