† aˈnoiling, vbl. n. Obs.
Forms: 4–7 anoyling(e, 6 annoyling, -ynge, annoiling, 6–7 anoiling.
[f. prec. + -ing1: cf. enoiling, aneling.]
The action of anointing (as a religious rite); unction.
| 1303 R. Brunne Handl. Synne 844 Holy watyr take of þe prestys hande, For anoylyng hyt wyl þe stande. 1340 Ayenb. 14 Þe holy ssrifte, and þe laste anoylinge. 1537 Inst. Chr. Man H vij, This maner of annoylynge of sycke persons. 1586 T. Rogers 39 Art. (1607) 263 The Papists do take anoiling of the sick (which they call extreme unction) for a sacrament. 1627 Bp. Hall Apol. agst. Brownists §45. 612 Their masses, their oblations..their anoylings, their exorcisings. |