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To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.

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  1. v. t. To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.
  2. v. administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
  3. To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.
  4. To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance,as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.
  5. v administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing