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sparge

[spahrj]
verb (used with or without object), sparged, sparg·ing.
  1. to scatter or sprinkle.
noun
  1. a sprinkling.

Origin of sparge

First recorded in 1550–60, sparge is from the Latin word spargere to sprinkle, scatter
Related formssparg·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for sparge

sparge

verb
  1. rare to sprinkle or scatter (something)
Derived Formssparger, noun

Word Origin for sparge

C16: from Latin spargere to sprinkle
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