Inunct
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To smear with ointment.
"The contents of one of these is to be inuncted for at least twenty minutes once daily after thorough cleansing on the inner surface of the thighs, the flanks, and the forearms."
- 2 administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"The contents of one of these is to be inuncted for at least twenty minutes once daily after thorough cleansing on the inner surface of the thighs, the flanks, and the forearms."
Etymology
From Latin inunctus, perfect passive participle of inunguere (“to anoint”). Doublet of anoint.