01 n. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.
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The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.“Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water.” — Ayliffe.
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A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
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Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like separate drops, or as if scattered like drops.