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† conˈspersion Obs.
[ad. L. conspersiōn-em a sprinkling, strewing; also concr. paste, dough (Tertullian), n. of action f. conspergĕre: see prec.]
1. The action of sprinkling.
1572Forrest Theophilus 1077 (in Anglia), He magnyfyed God..With tearys owt of his iyen conspersyon. 1637Bp. Hall Serm. Exeter 24 Aug., The Church yard of it should require no other hallowing but by simple conspersion. 1649Jer. Taylor Gt. Exemp. ii. vi. §34 The Conspersion and washing the doorposts with the blood of a lamb.
2. concr. Dough, paste. [Cf. Vulg. 1 Cor. v. 7 ut sitis nova conspersio.]
1607Bp. Andrewes Serm. II. 220 That we..make ourselves of that conspersion whereof Christ is our firstfruits. 1651–3Jer. Taylor Serm. for Year (1678) 68 He must purge the old Leaven, and make us a new Conspersion. |