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Embrocate

(Science: medicine) to moisten and rub (a diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc, by means of a cloth or sponge.

Origin: NL. Embrocatus, p. P. Of embrocare; cf. Gr. Lotion, fomentation, fr. To foment; in _ to wet.