‖ aspersorium
(æspɜːˈsɔərɪəm)
[med.L., f. L. aspers-: see -orium.]
A vessel for holding the holy water used for ceremonial sprinkling.
1861 C. Reade Cloister & H. IV. 46 Our holy water is Pagan..See here is a Pagan aspersorium. 1880 Edin. Rev. Apr. 458 The aged bishop..after offering the aspersorium led Rinuccini to the high altar. |