anointers
|a-noint-ers|
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/əˈnɔɪntər/
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/əˈnɔɪntə/
(anointer)
one who applies sacred oil
Etymology
'anointer' originates from English, formed from the verb 'anoint' plus the agentive suffix '-er'.
'anoint' comes via Old French (anoindre / enoinier) from Latin roots related to 'ungere' (to smear, anoint); the agentive noun 'anointer' developed in English by adding '-er' to 'anoint'.
Initially associated specifically with the act of applying oil for religious consecration; its core meaning as 'one who anoints' has remained stable, though usage is relatively specialized and archaic in modern contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'anointer': persons who anoint someone, especially in a religious or ceremonial context (apply oil or perform consecration).
The anointers prepared the monarch with sacred oil before the coronation ceremony.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/17 17:21