liniment

[ lin-uh-muhnt ]

noun

1. a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.

liniment

/ ˈlɪnɪmənt /

noun

1. a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of liniment¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin linīmentum ointment, equivalent to linī ( re ) (for Latin linere to smear) + -mentum -ment

Word History and Origins

Origin of liniment¹

C15: from Late Latin linīmentum, from linere to smear, anoint

Example Sentences

Dressed Monte's withers with liniment greatly reducing swelling from saddle-gall.

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Soap liniment has also been suggested, as well as alternate applications of hot and cold water.

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You're not going to be jealous because I promised I'd give her a liniment for one of her dogs, are you?

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Or take bdellium flowers, half an ounce, and with oil of roses make a liniment.

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Helen found the liniment bottle, and went to work with practised, gentle touch.

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