1. the sacrament of anointing the sick or dying with holy oil, especially in the Christian tradition
Usage: also called extreme unction; religious/ecclesiastical term

1. to administer the sacrament of anointing to a sick or dying person
Usage: religious/ecclesiastical term; archaic or formal usage

Examples

• The priest performed aneling for the elderly parishioner in her final hours.
• In medieval times, aneling was considered an essential last sacrament.
• The church still practices aneling as part of its pastoral care for the dying.
• He requested aneling before undergoing the dangerous surgery.
• The bishop came to anele the sick man with holy oil.