holy water sprinkler

or holy water sprinkle

noun

1. morning star ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of holy water sprinkler¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Their gesture appears to be one of benediction, like that of a modern priest with the holy-water-sprinkler.

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If she is a sorceress the curate will play the holy-water sprinkler upon her, and report to us.

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This was the so-called alliance of "the sword and the holy-water sprinkler" (le sabre et le goupillon).

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But I know that the priest's holy-water sprinkler will readily absolve you of all your sins.

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The ecclesiastic passed the holy water sprinkler to his neighbour.

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