liniment
[lin-uh-muh nt]
noun
a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.
Origin of liniment
1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin linīmentum ointment, equivalent to linī(re) (for Latin linere to smear) + -mentum -ment
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Related Words for liniment
balm, salve, unguent, emollient, dressing, medicine, lotion, cream, embrocation, lenitiveExamples from the Web for liniment
Historical Examples of liniment
Dad took it in silence, and sat rubbing it into his beard like a liniment.
The Flockmaster of Poison CreekGeorge W. Ogden
A bottle of liniment was ordered, and Alfred rubbed often with the preparation.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
"Where's that bottle of liniment I sent here," demanded the doctor.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
It was a florid testimonial to the virtues of their liniment.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903Lucy Maud Montgomery
Put the liniment on her leg as I told you, and I'll call in the morning.
"Some Say"Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
liniment
noun
Word Origin for liniment
C15: from Late Latin linīmentum, from linere to smear, anoint
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liniment
[lĭn′ə-mənt]
n.
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