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Definitions for Anointing
[1] to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to.
[2] to smear with any liquid.
[3] to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil: He anointed the new high priest.
[4] to dedicate to the service of God.
[5] to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid
[6] to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite
Words related to Anointing
anointbless, grease, sanctify, rub, smear, daub, consecrate, hallow, embrocate
Words nearby Anointing
anointanoestrous, anoestrus, anogenital, anogenital raphe, anoia, anoint, anointing of the sick, anoka, anole, anolyte, anomalad
Origin of Anointing
1300–50; Middle English anoynten, derivative of anoynt, enoynt (past participle) < Old French enoint < Latin inūnctus anointed (past participle of inungere ), equivalent to in- in-2 + ung- smear with oil + -tus past participle suffix
Other words from Anointing
a·noint·er , noun
a·noint·ment , noun
re·a·noint , verb (used with object)
re·a·noint·ment , noun
self-an·oint·ed , adjective
un·a·noint·ed , adjective
well-a·noint·ed , adjective
Word origin for Anointing
C14: from Old French enoint, from enoindre, from Latin inunguere, from in- ² + unguere to smear with oil