Category:Sprinkling

Sprin"kling, n.

1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of Water. Ayliffe.

2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a Sprinkling of rain or snow.

3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.