First Known Use: 15th century
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inunction
noun in·unc·tion \i-ˈnəŋ(k)-shən\
Definition of INUNCTION
: an act of applying oil or ointment : anointing
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Origin of INUNCTION
Middle English, from Latin inunction-, inunctio, from inunguere to anoint — more at anoint
Medical Dictionary
inunction
noun in·unc·tion \in-ˈəŋ(k)-shən\
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