#404 embrocate

embrocate- to apply a liniment or lotion to a part of the body

C17 from Medieval Latin embrocare, from embrocha poultice, from Greek embrokhe lotion, infusion

She ordered her to bed, and said he would send her something to embrocate the infected area.

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