anointment

a·noint

A0320300 (ə-noint′)tr.v. a·noint·ed, a·noint·ing, a·noints 1. To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.2. To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.3. To choose by or as if by divine intervention.

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[Middle English enointen, from Old French enoint, past participle of enoindre, from Latin inunguere, inūnct- : in-, on; see in-² + unguere, to smear.]

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a·noint′er n.a·noint′ment n.

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anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquidanointingapplication, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";inunction, unction - anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

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