anointing
|a-noint-ing|
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/
(anoint)
applying oil for blessing
Etymology
'anoint' originates from Old French 'enoint', past participle of 'enoindre', from Latin 'inungere', where 'in-' meant 'upon' and 'ungere' meant 'to smear'.
'Enoindre' transformed into the Old French word 'enoint', and eventually became the modern English word 'anoint'.
Initially, it meant 'to smear or rub with oil', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to consecrate or bless with oil'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of applying oil or an oily liquid as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.
The anointing of the king was a significant part of the coronation ceremony.
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Noun 2
a ceremonial or symbolic application of oil, often for healing or blessing.
The priest performed an anointing for the sick parishioner.
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