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To scatter in small drops or particles, as water,
seed, etc. |
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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 sand. |
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To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a
small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify. |
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To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it
may fall in particles. |
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To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling
now and then; as, it sprinkles. |
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To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles. |
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A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a
sprinkling. |
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A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. |
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