Anoint

/əˈnɔɪnt/ verb

Definition

To rub oil or liquid ceremonially on someone's body or head, often as a religious blessing or ritual.

Etymology

From Old French 'enoint,' from Latin 'inungere'—'in-' (in) + 'ungere' (to anoint, oil). Used in English since the 1300s in religious and ceremonial contexts.

Kelly Says

Kings and queens have been anointed for thousands of years as a sign of divine blessing—it's why coronations still include this ritual, connecting modern monarchy to ancient religious traditions!

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