anointing

a·noint  (-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, innct- : in-, on; see in-² + unguere, to smear.]

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a·nointer n.

a·nointment n.

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Noun

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anointing - the act of applying oil or an oily liquid anointment application, 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