noun see: ointment Date: 14th century the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing, something used for anointing ; ointment , unguent , 3. religious or spiritual fervor or the expression of such fervor, exaggerated, assumed, or superficial earnestness of language or manner ; unctuousness
UNCTION
Meaning of UNCTION in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012