To make soft or tender; to soften or mollify; to soothe or make less harsh.
From Latin 'emolire' (to soften thoroughly), from 'e-' (out) and 'mollis' (soft). This rare verb means to apply softening influence.
Medieval doctors believed certain oils would 'emolliate' harsh skin conditions—the word reflects how older medicine attributed healing power to things that literally softened skin.
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