Meaning
To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English enointen, anointen, borrowed from Old French enoint, past participle of enoindre (“to anoint”). Doublet of inunct.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 23 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-13NADIOTX
- 2026-08-29TADHINO
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-04-08TANHBIO
- 2026-04-02OATMINY
- 2026-03-08IACNOTX
- 2025-07-08OATIDNX
- 2025-06-16NXATIFO
- 2025-06-08OATPNID
- 2025-04-02OATICNZ
+11 earlier appearances in the archive.