English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Unction
(n.)
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.
Unction
(n.)
That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment;
hence, anything soothing or lenitive.
Unction
(n.)
Divine or sanctifying grace.
Unction
(n.)
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.