verb
anele
Anele (verb) means to anoint someone with holy oil, especially as a religious rite given to the dying.
verb
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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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What is the meaning of anele?
"anele" (verb) means to anoint someone with holy oil, especially as a religious rite given to the dying.
What is another word for anele?
Other words for "anele" include oil, embrocate, anoint, inunct.
