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to inunct

to inunct

9.9
To put oil or ointment on someone as part of a religious blessing
  • verb
  • /ɪˈnʌŋkt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ungir
  • The bishop inuncted the newly ordained with fragrant ointment.

Examples

  • In some traditions, priests inunct the sick with blessed oil as a sign of healing.

  • They inuncted the newborn during the baptism ceremony.

  • It is customary to inunct the forehead during the sacred ritual.

  • The priest will inunct the altar with holy oil.

  • In some traditions, priests inunct the sick with blessed oil as a sign of healing.

  • It is customary to inunct the forehead during the sacred ritual.

  • The priest will inunct the altar with holy oil.

Synonyms

to oil
vsto inunct
42 4.1

To put a slippery liquid on something to make it move more easily or for a ritual

is limited to ceremonial blessing rather than general lubrication or care
to anoint
vsto inunct
23 6.8

To put oil or ointment on a person, often in a religious ceremony

is used mainly in formal blessing rituals rather than general use
to anele
vsto inunct
  • Archaic
9.9

To put oil on someone in a religious ceremony

is the specific act for blessing rather than routine treatment
to embrocate
vsto inunct
9.9

To put oil or ointment on a part of the body for healing and blessing

is centered on ceremonial blessing instead of medical relief

How Applied

to inunct
  • Archaic
9.9
to coat
105 2.8
to smear
63 3.7
to dab
11 2.8

Surface Forms

inunct infinitive
inuncted past
inuncted past participle
inuncting present participle
inuncts third person singular

Etymology

Inunct comes from the Latin parts in- meaning 'in' and unct meaning 'to smear with oil', and it shares the same root as ointment and anoint. So to inunct someone is to put oil or ointment on them, often as a religious blessing.