Aspersed

/æsˈpɜːrst/ verb

Definition

Past tense of asperse; sprinkled, sprayed, or dampened with liquid.

Etymology

From the verb 'asperse' (to sprinkle) + past tense suffix '-ed'. This form directly parallels the Latin perfect participle structure.

Kelly Says

When someone aspersed a crowd with water in ancient or religious contexts, it was both practical (cooling people on hot days) and symbolic (purification or blessing).

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