sprinkling

sprinkling is a   Noun

Definition:

[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.

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