embrocate Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
anele; inunct; anoint; oil.

NL. embrocatus, p. p. of embrocare; cf. Gr. lotion, fomentation, fr. to foment; in + to wet.

imperfect & past participle Embrocated ; present participle & verbal noun Embrocating

(Med.) To moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by means of a cloth or sponge.