Definition of extreme unction
: a sacrament in which a priest anoints and prays for the recovery and salvation of a critically ill or injured person
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“Extreme unction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extreme%20unction. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of extreme unction was in the 15th century
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