Synonyms for liniment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lin-uh-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɪn ə mənt

Définition of liniment

Origin : early 15c., from Late Latin linimentum "a soft ointment," from Latin linire, collateral form of earlier linere "to daub, smear," from PIE root *(s)lei- "slime, slimy, sticky" (see slime (n.)).

noun ointment

Example sentences :

Dad took it in silence, and sat rubbing it into his beard like a liniment.
Extract from : « The Flockmaster of Poison Creek » by George W. Ogden

"Where's that bottle of liniment I sent here," demanded the doctor.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

A bottle of liniment was ordered, and Alfred rubbed often with the preparation.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

It was a florid testimonial to the virtues of their liniment.
Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Put the liniment on her leg as I told you, and I'll call in the morning.
Extract from : « "Some Say" » by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

During the rest of the day he massaged the Phoenix's back and wings with the liniment.
Extract from : « David and the Phoenix » by Edward Ormondroyd

Another was off in the opposite direction to buy some liniment at Mammoth.
Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine

Joe covered them with a liniment which he brought from the barn.
Extract from : « The Wind Before the Dawn » by Dell H. Munger

For the house had a stuffy smell of liniment and bacon grease.
Extract from : « The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation » by Annie Fellows Johnston

Seems he'd barked his elbow in the rescue work an' laid off for liniment.
Extract from : « Friendship Village » by Zona Gale

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