anoint (someone/oneself) with



anoint (someone/oneself) with

To touch someone or oneself with a liquid (such as oil or water). The phrase often retains its religious connotations. They will anoint my baby with chrism during her baptism today. To alleviate the inflammation in my leg, I have to anoint myself with this special cream every day.
See also: anoint

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chelsea['tʃelsi]
BrynnBRINEnglish (Modern)
RoccoROK-ko (Italian)Italian, Ancient Germanic
SieuwerdSOO-ərtDutch
Field[fi:ld]
Auguste (1)o-GOOSTFrench