What does "sprinkling" mean?
Sprinkling: A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
Additional senses
- 2.Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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