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Oint-, Oyntment, n. [ME. and e.m.E. ointment (c 1325), e.m.E. also (n)oyntment; Oint v. Cf. Oinment, Oinȝement, Untment, Unctment, Unȝement.] a. An ointment, an unguent. Also fig. b. Lubricating oil. —a. c1550 Lynd. Test. Meldrum 179.
Be vertew of the precious oyntment Of balme and vther spyces redolent 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 25.
Oyntand also the stomak lewer & secreit membris with this oyntment 1590 Edinb. Test. XXI. 312.
Aucht heych piggis for oyntmentis & electuaries —fig. 1598 Melvill Propine i.
And poesie, it is na paganisme, Bot sweit in ointment of the holy sprit —b. 1684 Carmyllie Kirk S. 14 Dec.
To the bedell for ointment to the bell
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