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ointmentMain Entry: oint·ment Pronunciation: \ˈȯint-mənt\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves Date: 14th century : a salve or unguent for application to the skin
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