To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.
To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.
To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.
To say “salve” to; to greet; to salute.
To heal; to remedy; to cure; to make good.
To heal by applications or medicaments; to apply salve to; to anoint.
To calm or assuage.
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.
Hail; a greeting.