beˈsprinkling, vbl. n.
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. besprinkle.
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Aspersion and arrousement, besprinckling or bedewing. 1680 H. More Apoc. Apocal. 186 The besprinkling of Sheep and other Cattle with holy Water. |