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embrocation

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em·bro·ca·tion  (mbr-kshn)
n.
1. The act or process of moistening and rubbing a part of the body with a liniment or lotion.
2. A liniment or lotion.
embrocation
Noun
a lotion rubbed into the skin to ease sore muscles [Greek brokhē a moistening]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.embrocation - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
liniment
lotion, application - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"


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Either bathing has been of the greatest service to her, or else it is to be attributed to an excellent embrocation of Mr.
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Meanwhile the dressings on my wound and the embrocation on my sprained wrist steadily subdue the pains which I have felt so far.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
From Minora I have only had one communication since her departure, in which she thanked me for her pleasant visit, and said she was sending me a bottle of English embrocation to rub on my bruises after skating; that it was wonderful stuff, and she was sure I would like it; and that it cost two marks, and would I send stamps.
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