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embrocation

American  
[em-broh-key-shuhn, -bruh-] / ˌɛm broʊˈkeɪ ʃən, -brə- /

noun

  1. the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.

  2. the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion.

embrocation British  
/ ˌɛmbrəʊˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment

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Etymology

Origin of embrocation

1400–50; late Middle English. See embrocate, -ion

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

"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

The following embrocation may be applied to the spine, ears, belly, and legs:— Oil of cedar, 1 ounce.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

It was Roche’s embrocation that did her more good than anything.

From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy

They're much as usual, except that I had to pay two bob on Wednesday for a bottle of embrocation for Ally.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian

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