anele
4 synonyms for anele, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To anoint someone with holy oil, especially as a religious rite given to the dying.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English anelen or anelien, made up of Middle English an- (“on”) and elen (“to anoint”), the latter from Old English ēle (“oil”). Compare English anoil.
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