قاموس اللغة الإنجليزية

The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.

That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.

Divine or sanctifying grace.

That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.