meaning of unction
1. 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.
2. That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.
3. Divine or sanctifying grace.
4. 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.
5. anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
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