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BNC: 40713 COCA: 41389
BNC: 40713 COCA: 41389

unction

noun

unc·​tion ˈəŋ(k)-shən How to pronounce unction (audio)
1
: the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
2
: something used for anointing : ointment, unguent
3
a
: religious or spiritual fervor or the expression of such fervor
b
: exaggerated, assumed, or superficial earnestness of language or manner : unctuousness

Word History

Etymology

Middle English unccioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin unction-, unctio, from unguere to anoint — more at ointment

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unction was in the 14th century
BNC: 40713 COCA: 41389

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