Where does “sprinkling” come from?
Sprinkling is derived from Middle English sprynklen, a verb of uncertain ultimate origin.
sprinkling (English): present participle of sprinkle; The action of the...
Definitions
- present participle of sprinkle; The action of the...
Ancestry of “sprinkling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | sprinkle | To cause to fall in fine drops or small pieces;... |
| 2 | Middle English | sprenkelen | — |