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Webster 1913 Edition
Sprinkling
Sprin′kling
(-klĭng)
, Noun.
1.
The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.
Baptism may well enough be performed by
sprinkling
or effusion of water. Ayliffe.
2.
A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles;
as, a
. sprinkling
of rain or snow3.
Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like separate drops, or as if scattered like drops.
Craik.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sprinkling
SPRINKLING
,ppr.
1.
Dispersing, as a liquid or as dust.2.
Scattering on, in fine drops or particles.SPRINKLING
,Noun.
1.
The act of scattering in small drops or parcels.2.
A small quantity falling in distinct drops or parts, or coming moderately; as a sprinkling of rain or snow.