| Unction (unction) |
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| Unc"tion |
| [OE. unccioun,
uncioun, OF. oncion, onction, F. onction, fr.
L. unctio, fr. ungere, unctum, to anoint. See
Unguent.] |
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.
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