embrocation
Americannoun
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the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.
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the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion.
noun
Etymology
Origin of embrocation
Example Sentences
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The last sentence, applying a little irony to herself as if it were an embrocation, is what we should value most.
From The New Yorker • Mar. 5, 2017
"No occasion ter worry any 'bout the Express, Kiddie," said Abe Harum, massaging the injured ankle with embrocation.
From Kiddie the Scout by Leighton, Robert
"I should hope so," replied I; "what is it you require—a lotion, or an embrocation?"
From Japhet, in Search of a Father by Marryat, Frederick
Liza rubs me with embrocation every night, but it torments me cruel.'
From Liza of Lambeth by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
Having bathed, rubbed their necks with embrocation, and well shaken their clothes, they strolled out on to the verandah, where Barton was waiting for them.
From Chatterbox, 1905. by Various
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