anoint

əˈnɔɪnt

To smear or rub with oil, especially as a sacred rite of consecration.

"to smear on, anoint", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

"to smear, anoint", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Acts 10:37-38, KJV

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enoint /enoint/

Old French, France

enoindre /enoindre/

Old French, France

anoint /anoint/

Middle English, England

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