Aspersers

/æsˈpɜːrsərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of asperser; multiple persons or devices that sprinkle or spray liquid.

Etymology

From 'asperser' (one who sprinkles) + plural suffix '-s'. The plural form maintains the agent noun structure across multiple individuals or objects.

Kelly Says

Medieval churches sometimes employed multiple aspersers during large ceremonial gatherings to sprinkle holy water on the entire congregation at once—it was quite an elaborate ritual.

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