单词 | anoint |
释义 | anoint —anointer, n. —anointment, n. /euh noynt"/, v.t. 1. to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. 2. to smear with any liquid. 3. to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil: He anointed the new high priest. 4. to dedicate to the service of God. [1300-50; ME anoynten, deriv. of anoynt, enoynt (ptp.) < OF enoint < L inunctus anointed (ptp. of inungere), equiv. to in- IN-2 + ung- smear with oil + -tus ptp. suffix] |
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