vbl. sb. [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.
