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SPRINKLE, G., L.

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,

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, n. A small quantity scattered also, an utensil for sprinkling.

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Entry for 'Sprinkle'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​s/sprinkle.html.
 
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