anele
|a-nele|
C2
/əˈniːl/
to anoint with oil (religious)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anele' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aneler', which came from Medieval Latin 'inungere', where 'in-' meant 'on' and 'ungere' meant 'to anoint'.
Historical Evolution
'anele' changed from the Old French word 'aneler' and Medieval Latin 'inungere', and eventually became the modern English word 'anele'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to anoint with oil', especially in a religious context, and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to anoint with oil, especially as part of a religious ceremony such as the last rites.
The priest aneles the sick person as part of the sacrament.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 20:36