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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Anointing,) Anoynting, vbl. n. [ME. anoynting (1303).] Anointing; unction. —c1420 Wynt. v. 4018 C (anoynttynge withe haly oylȝe). c1450 Cr. Deyng 235 (the sacrament of the last anoynting). c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 249 (be annoynting and schauing of our croun).
