Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SPRINK'LE, v.i.

1. To perform the act of scattering a liquid or any fine substance, so that it may fall in small particles. The priest shall sprinkle of the oil with his fingers. – Lev. xiv. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water. – Ayliffe.
2. To rain moderately; as, it sprinkles.