sparge
[ spahrj ]
verb (used with or without object),sparged, sparg·ing.
to scatter or sprinkle.
noun
a sprinkling.
Origin of sparge
1First recorded in 1550–60, sparge is from the Latin word spargere to sprinkle, scatter
Other words from sparge
- sparger, noun
Words Nearby sparge
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How to use sparge in a sentence
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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British Dictionary definitions for sparge
sparge
/ (spɑːdʒ) /
verb
rare to sprinkle or scatter (something)
Origin of sparge
1C16: from Latin spargere to sprinkle
Derived forms of sparge
- sparger, noun
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