embrocation

noun

em·bro·ca·tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən

: liniment

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Etymology

Middle English embrocacioun, from Middle French embrocacion, from Medieval Latin embrocation-, embrocatio, from Late Latin embrocare to rub with lotion, from Greek embroche lotion, from en- + brechein to wet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Embrocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embrocation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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embrocation

noun

em·bro·ca·tion ˌem-brə-ˈkā-shən

: liniment

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