Embrocate Definition
ĕmbrə-kāt
embrocated, embrocates, embrocating
verb
To moisten and rub (a part of the body) with an oil, liniment, etc.
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Origin of Embrocate
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Medieval Latin embrocāre embrocāt- from Late Latin embrocha lotion from Greek embrokhē from embrekhein to foment en- in en–2 brekhein to wet
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
New Latin embrocatus, past participle of embrocare; compare Ancient Greek lotion, fomentation.
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