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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sprainging,) Springing, vbl. n. [ME sprengynge (Wyclif); Spraing v.] The action of sprinkling; cf. Spraing v. 2. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Heb. xii 24.
The springing [W. sprengynge, P. sprenging; Vulg. aspersionem] of blude c1520-c1535 Nisbet 1 Peter i 2.
Be obedience, and springing [W. sprengynge, P. springyng] of the blude of Jesu Crist
