Definition of Aspergill. Meaning of Aspergill. Synonyms of Aspergill

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Definition of Aspergill

Aspergill
Aspergill As"per*gill, Aspergillum As`per*gil"lum, n. [LL. aspergillum, fr. L. aspergere. See Asperse, v. t.] 1. The brush used in the Roman Catholic church for sprinkling holy water on the people. [Also written aspergillus.] 2. (Zo["o]l.) See Wateringpot shell.

Meaning of Aspergill from wikipedia

- An aspergillum ("little sprinkler", less commonly, aspergilium, aspergil or asperger) is a Christian liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water....
- the vessel holding the blood; and hlautteinar, the sacrificial twigs [aspergills]. These were fashioned like sprinklers, and with them were to be smeared...
- aspergere, "to sprinkle"). This ceremony dates back to the 9th century. An "aspergill" or aspergillum is a brush or branch used to sprinkle the water. An aspersorium...