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See also:UNCTION (See also:Lat. unctio, See also:anointing, ungere, unguere, to smear with ointment, to anoint; cf. " ointment," O.Fr. oignement, from oigner, mod. oindre, to anoint)
, the See also:act of pouring, or rubbing oil, ointment or salve over or on to a See also:person or See also:object
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The See also:term is particularly used of the ceremonial practice of See also:anointing with oil or unguents (see ANOINTING)
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The See also:sacrament of the anointing of the sick in the See also:Roman See also: |
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