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1. (n.) liniment
a liquid or semiliquid, usu. medicated preparation for rubbing on the skin, esp. to relieve soreness, inflammation, or sprain.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < LL linīmentum ointment =linī(re), for L linere to smear + L -mentum -ment)
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1. (noun) liniment, embrocation
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
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1. (noun) liniment
a liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant
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