Meaning of anele in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈnil/

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  1. Verb

    anele

    Etymology

    Middle English: from an- ‘on’ + archaic elien ‘to oil’ (from Old Englishele, from Latin oleum‘oil’)

    Definitions

    1. administer an oil or ointment to

    Examples

    • « often in a religious ceremony of blessing »

    Derived terms

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