Hypertext Webster Gateway: "massage"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Massage \Mas"sage\, n. [F.]
A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed
as a hygienic or remedial measure.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Massage \Mas"sage\, v. t. (Med.)
To treat by means of massage; to rub or knead; as, to massage
a patient with ointment.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
massage
n : kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase
circulation and promote relaxation
v 1: usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes [syn: {rub down},
{knead}]
2: give a massage to; "She massaged his sore back"
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