Meaning of EMBROCATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'embrow`keyt
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| | Definition: | | [v] administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing |
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| | Synonyms: | | anele, anoint, inunct, oil |
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| | See Also: | | bless | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Em"bro*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Embrocated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Embrocating}.] [NL. embrocatus, p. p. of
embrocare; cf. Gr. ? lotion, fomentation, fr. ? to foment; ?
in + ? to wet.] (Med.)
To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance,
as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.
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| | Related Terms: | | anoint, beeswax, daub, dope, dose, dress, drug, glycerolate, grease, grease the wheels, lard, lubricate, medicate, oil, pomade, salve, slick, slick on, smear, smooth the way, soap the ways, unguent, wax |
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