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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Asperge, Asparge, v. [e.m.E. asperge (1547), F. asperger, L. aspergere.] tr. To sprinkle. —1513 Doug. vi. iii. 145.
He purgit and aspergit [Sm. aspargit] weil the men 1596 Dalr. II. 466/12.
Monie Ecclesiastik persounis … war asperget with the spotis of auarice
