Un*crown" (?), v. t. [1st pref. un- + crown.] To deprive of a crown; to
take the crown from; hence, to discrown; to dethrone.
He hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long.
Shak.
Un*crud"ded (?), a. [See Un- not, and Curd.] Not cruddled, or curdled.
[Obs.]
Her breast like to a bowl of cream uncrudded.
Spenser.
Unc"tion (?), n. [OE. unccioun, uncioun, OF. oncion, onction, F.
onction, fr. L. unctio, fr. ungere, unctum, to anoint. See Unguent.] 1.
The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or
ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of
consecration; as, mercurial unction.
To be heir, and to be king By sacred unction, thy deserved right.
Milton.
2. That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence,
anything soothing or lenitive.
The king himself the sacred unction made.
Dryden.
Lay not that flattering unction to your soul.
Shak.