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Webster 1913 Edition
Sprinkle
Sprin′kle
(sprĭṉ′k’l)
, Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Sprinkled
(-k’ld)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Sprinkling
(-klĭng)
.] 1.
To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.
2.
To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops or particles; to besprinkle;
as, to
. sprinkle
the earth with water; to sprinkle
a floor with sand3.
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
Having our hearts
sprinkled
from an evil conscience. Heb. x. 22.
Sprin′kle
,Verb.
I.
1.
To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles.
And the priest shall . . .
sprinkle
of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord. Lev. xiv. 16.
2.
To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then;
as, it
. sprinkles
3.
To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.
Sprin′kle
,Noun.
1.
A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.
2.
A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler.
[Obs.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Sprinkle
SPRINKLE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To scatter; to disperse; as a liquid or a dry substance composed of fine separable particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand; to sprinkle paper with iron filings.2.
To scatter on; to disperse on in small drops or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand; to sprinkle paper with iron filings.3.
To wash; to cleanse; to purify.Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience. Hebrews 10.
SPRINKLE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To perform the act of scattering a liquid or any fine substance, so that it may fall in small particles.The priest shall sprinkle of the oil with his fingers. Leviticus 14.
Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water.
2.
To rain moderately; as it sprinkles.SPRINKLE
,Noun.