sparge

[ spahrj ]

verb (used with or without object)

, sparged, sparg·ing.

1. to scatter or sprinkle.

noun

1. a sprinkling.

sparge

/ spɑːdʒ /

verb

1. rare.
   to sprinkle or scatter (something)

Derived Forms

• ˈsparger, noun

Other Words From

• sparger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparge¹

First recorded in 1550–60, sparge is from the Latin word spargere to sprinkle, scatter

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparge¹

C16: from Latin spargere to sprinkle

Example Sentences

The word connects with laceras in the first line of the poem, and with neu cineres sparge, cruente, meos in 48.

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