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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

At the same time, some stimulating embrocation must be employed to the back, belly, and hind-legs, which must be well rubbed with it four times daily, or the oftener the better.

From The Dog by Dinks

It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

"One of the colts has sprained his shoulder, and we're out of embrocation; so I'm going to get some from Brooch."

From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford

He desired nothing but the cold sheets of his bed and a bottle of embrocation.

From Nights in London by Burke, Thomas

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