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Aspergill

Aspergill Meaning & Definition
Aspergill Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Aspergill?

[n] a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water

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See Also | device | grip | handgrip | handle | hold

Aspergill In Webster's Dictionary

\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}.

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