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The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.

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  1. n. The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc.
  2. n. The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.
  3. n. a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
  4. (a) The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc. (b) The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed.
  5. n a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain