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