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balsam--------salvesubst. \/ˈʌŋkʃ(ə)n\/1) ( religion e.l., gammeldags) salve, salving2) (gammeldags, oftest religion) salvelse3) salve, linimentextreme unction ( romersk-katolsk) den siste olje -
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ik'stri:m 1. adjective1) (very great, especially much more than usual: extreme pleasure; He is in extreme pain.) ekstrem, ytterlig(gående), ytterst2) (very far or furthest in any direction, especially out from the centre: the extreme south-western tip of England; Politically, he belongs to the extreme left.) ytterlig; ytterst3) (very violent or strong; not ordinary or usual: He holds extreme views on education.) ytterlig(gående), ekstrem2. noun1) (something as far, or as different, as possible from something else: the extremes of sadness and joy.) ytterlighet2) (the greatest degree of any state, especially if unpleasant: The extremes of heat in the desert make life uncomfortable.) ytterpunkt•- extremism
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- to extremesekstremIsubst. \/ɪkˈstriːm\/, \/ekˈstriːm\/1) ytterlighet, ekstrem2) ( matematikk) ytterledd3) høyeste grad4) ( gammeldags) ytterpunkt, ytterste punkt, ytterste ende, ytterste grensecarry\/push something to an extreme sette noe på spissenextremes meet ( ordtak) motsetninger tiltrekker hverandrethe extreme(s) of misery den ytterste nødfrom one extreme to the other fra den ene ytterlighet til den andrego to extremes gå til ytterlighetergo to the extreme of gå så langt som tilgo to the other extreme gå til den motsatte ytterlighetin the extreme eller to an extreme i høyeste grad, ytterstIIadj. \/ɪkˈstriːm\/, \/ekˈstriːm\/1) ytterst, lengst bort, lengst frem2) ytterst (stor), ekstrem, intensiv, ytterligst, ytter-, den største, den ytterste3) ekstrem, ytterliggående, som går til ytterligheter, drastiskthe extreme unction den siste olje
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Unction — Unc tion, n. [OE. unccioun, uncioun, OF. oncion, onction, F. onction, fr. L. unctio, fr. ungere, unctum, to anoint. See {Unguent}.] 1. The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Unction — (v. lat.), Salbung, Heiligung. Unctores, Sklaven der Römer, welche in den Bädern die Herren salbten; auch so v.w. Aliptä. Unctuarium (Unctorium), das Salbzimmer in Bädern, s.u. Bad III … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
unction — (n.) late 14c., act of anointing as a religious rite, from L. unctionem (nom. unctio) anointing, from unctus, pp. of ungere to anoint (see UNGUENT (Cf. unguent)) … Etymology dictionary
unction — ► NOUN 1) formal the anointing of someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch. 2) excessive or ingratiating politeness or effusiveness. ORIGIN Latin, from unguere anoint … English terms dictionary
unction — [uŋk′shən] n. [ME unccioun < L unctio < ungere, to anoint: see UNGUENT] 1. a) the act of anointing, as in medical treatment or a religious ceremony b) the oil, ointment, etc. used for this 2. anything that soothes or comforts 3 … English World dictionary
unction — n. (rel.) 1) to give unction 2) to receive unction 3) Extreme Unction USAGE NOTE: The term Anointing of the Sick is now preferred to Extreme Unction. * * * [ ʌŋkʃ(ə)n] (rel.) to give unction to receive unction Extreme Unction (USAGE NOTE: The… … Combinatory dictionary
unction — Synonyms and related words: Tartuffery, Tartuffism, affectation, anointment, balm, balsam, brilliantine, cant, cerate, chrism, chrismal, chrismation, chrismatory, chrisom, cold cream, collyrium, cream, demulcent, embrocation, emollient, extreme… … Moby Thesaurus
unction — unctionless, adj. /ungk sheuhn/, n. 1. an act of anointing, esp. as a medical treatment or religious rite. 2. an unguent or ointment; salve. 3. something soothing or comforting. 4. an excessive, affected, sometimes cloying earnestness or fervor… … Universalium
unction — noun Etymology: Middle English unccioun, from Anglo French, from Latin unction , unctio, from unguere to anoint more at ointment Date: 14th century 1. the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing 2. something used for anointing ;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
unction — noun a) a salve or ointment b) a religious or ceremonial anointing See Also: extreme unction, Anointing of the Sick … Wiktionary
unction — unc|tion [ ʌŋkʃən ] noun uncount extreme unction a ceremony in the Catholic Church for someone who is dying. The priest puts special oil on the sick person s head while praying for them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English