Unctionary
/ˈʌŋkʃənəri/noun
Relating to unction, especially the anointing of a person with consecrated oil.
Did you know?In Christian liturgical language, unction became especially associated with Extreme Unction, the anointing of the sick or dying with consecrated oil.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₃engʷ-
“To smear, anoint, or apply a substance by rubbing it onto a surface.”
Proto-Italic
Proto-Italic
*ongʷō
“To anoint or smear with oil.”
Ancient Latin
Latin
unguere
“To anoint, rub with oil, or smear.”
Classical Latin
Latin
unctio
“An anointing; the act of applying oil.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
unctionarius
“Relating to anointing or unction.”
Middle English
English
unction
“Anointing with oil, especially as a religious rite.”
Early Modern English
English
unctionary
“Pertaining to unction or sacred anointing.”