Em"bro*cate (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Embrocated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Embrocating.] [NL. embrocatus, p. p. of
embrocare; cf. Gr. ? lotion, fomentation, fr. ? to foment;
? in + ? to wet.] (Med.) To moisten and rub (a
diseased part) with a liquid substance, as with spirit, oil, etc., by
means of a cloth or sponge.