Hebrew, “mishchah,” “to consecrate a portion.” The ritual act of sprinkling, dousing, or “washing” a person or object with any perfumed oil. This can be done to introduce a divine influence or presence, or as a part of an initiation ritual. It may also be used as a form of medicine for healing (sometimes known as unction), or to rid a person or items of dangerous spirits or demons. Jesus, the Christ, is “The Anointed One.”