Sprin″kle, v. i. 1. To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles.
And the priest shall... sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord. Lev. xiv. 16.
2. To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.
3. To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.