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anointer

anointer

9.9
A person who puts oil on someone in a religious ceremony
  • noun
  • /əˈnɔɪntər/
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  • The anointer blessed the congregation with holy oil.

Examples

  • The anointer gently marked the candidate's forehead with oil during the ceremony.

  • During the ceremony, the anointer used fragrant oils.

  • In ancient traditions, the role of the anointer was usually reserved for high priests.

  • She was chosen as the official anointer for the coronation ritual.

  • During the ceremony, the priest acted as the anointer, applying sacred oil to the newly appointed leader.

  • The anointer carefully poured the holy oil over the candidate's head as part of the ritual.

  • In ancient traditions, the role of the anointer was essential in blessing kings and queens before their coronation.

Surface Forms

anointer singular
anointers plural

Morphology

anointer = anoint (transparent) = anoint + er

Productive agentive formation from the verb 'anoint' with the suffix '-er', meaning 'person who anoints' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word anointer comes from anoint, which means 'to put oil on' someone and is related to ointment, a word for a healing oil or cream. So, an anointer is the person who puts oil on someone during a religious ceremony or ritual.