aneles
|a-ne-les|
C2
/əˈniːlz/
(anele)
to anoint with oil (religious)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anele' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aneler', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'oel' meant 'oil'.
Historical Evolution
'aneler' transformed into the Middle English word 'anelyn', and eventually became the modern English word 'anele'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to anoint with oil', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage, though it is now rare and mostly used in religious contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'anele', meaning to anoint with oil, especially as part of a religious ceremony.
He aneles the sick as part of the ritual.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 22:06