aspergill
aspergill is the alternative form of aspergillum.
Meaning of aspergillum
Noun
aspergillum (plural aspergilla or aspergillums)
- An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.
- The king’s authority held sway not only over the knight’s mighty sword, but also over the episcopal cross and aspergillum: for the bishops plied back and forth between court and province like all the other lords.1994, Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie, “Introduction: Classic Monarchy”, in Juliet Vale, transl., The Royal French State, 1460-1610, page 6
- Synonyms:
- holy water sprinkler, rantistirion
Forms of aspergill
| plural | aspergills |
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Questions about aspergill
- What is aspergill the alternative form of?
- Aspergill is the alternative form of aspergillum.
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