Sprin″kling (–klĭng), 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 separate drops, or as if scattered like drops. Craik.