anele

American  

[uh-neel] / əˈnil /

verb (used with object)

Archaic.

aneled, aneling

1. to administer extreme unction to.

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anele British  

/ əˈniːl /

verb

1. archaic (tr) to anoint, esp to give extreme unction to

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Etymology

Origin of anele

1275–1325; Middle English anelien, equivalent to an- on + elien to oil, equivalent to el- ( Old English ele oil < Latin oleum ) + -i- thematic vowel + -en ( Old English -an ) infinitive ending

Example Sentences

With darkness falling, it was Mrs Mbasana's worst nightmare when Anele called to say his elder brother had not been allowed aboard.

From BBC

Twenty-four-year-old Anele Macanhe is looking exasperated.

From Science Magazine

Anele Ngcongca was buried on Thursday after he died in an accident near the eastern city of Durban on 23 November.

From BBC

Anele McGonigle, from Paisley, was one of the many who said the cherry blossom trees brightened her day.

From BBC

Nkechi Anele, the lead singer for Saskwatch, also hosts Roots ‘n’ All for Triple J and is the co-founder of The Pin.

From The Guardian