beˈsprinkling,vbl.n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the vb. besprinkle. 1580Hollyband Treas.Fr. Tong, Aspersion and arrousement, besprinckling or bedewing.1680H. More Apoc. Apocal. 186 The besprinkling of Sheep and other Cattle with holy Water.