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holy water sprinkler

or holy water sprinkle
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Word History and Origins

Origin of holy water sprinkler1

First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences

Their gesture appears to be one of benediction, like that of a modern priest with the holy-water-sprinkler.

If she is a sorceress the curate will play the holy-water sprinkler upon her, and report to us.

This was the so-called alliance of "the sword and the holy-water sprinkler" (le sabre et le goupillon).

But I know that the priest's holy-water sprinkler will readily absolve you of all your sins.

The ecclesiastic passed the holy water sprinkler to his neighbour.

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