† inˈsperse, v. Obs. rare.
Also 6 -sparse.
[f. L. inspers-, ppl. stem of L. inspergĕre.]
= prec.
| 1577–87 Holinshed Chron. III. 1162/2 In which albeit thou seest..some good articles insparsed withall, let that nothing mooue thee. 1623 Cockeram 11. To Sprinkle water, Asperge, Insperse. 1721 Bailey, To Insperse, to sprinkle upon. |