\Lin"i*ment\ (l[i^]n"[i^]*ment), n. [L. linimentum, fr.
linire, linere, to besmear, anoint : cf. F. liniment. Cf.
{Letter}, {Lime} a viscous substance.]
A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner
than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one
used as a sedative or a stimulant.