Aspersors

/əˈspɜːsərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'aspersor'; multiple people or devices that sprinkle liquids, especially in religious ceremonies.

Etymology

English plural of 'aspersor', formed by adding '-s' to the Latin agent noun 'aspersor' (one who sprinkles). The base comes from Latin 'aspergere' (to sprinkle).

Kelly Says

You might have multiple aspersors at a church—some are priests or deacons trained to perform the ritual correctly, while others are the actual physical tools displayed in the sacristy, showing how the same word bridges people and objects.

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