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ointment

Noun

Meaning

That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.

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As he grew wealthier from the sales of his aconite ointment, he bought himself a coal-black coach and six snow-white horses to draw it. Source: Internet

Anesthetic Most prominent acharonim rule that the mitzvah of brit milah lies in the pain it causes, and anesthetic, sedation, or ointment should generally not be used. Source: Internet

And, as vapor rub in oleaginous ointment, how to dilute or dissolve this type of sample? Source: Internet

Claim: This ointment is made with oils of lavender, geranium and ylang ylang, as well as tallow — beef or mutton fat. Source: Internet

It was used as an ointment for rashes and burns, and to help soothe sore throats when no other practices were available. Source: Internet

He told those who bought the liniment he sold outside the Pacific Clinical Infirmary that if they covered their bodies with the ointment as he did, they would have no need for clothes. Source: Internet

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