Sprinkle /(sprĭṉ"k'l)/

imp. & p. p. Sprinkled; p. pr. & vb. n. Sprinkling

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 sand.
3. 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.

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.

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.

1. A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.
2. A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. [Obs.]