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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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(Sprinkill,) Sprincle, n. [ME and e.m.E. sprynkil (Wyclif), sprincle (1577); Sprinkil(l v.1] A sprinkler for sprinkling holy water. —c1630 Scot. Pasquil 7 (OED s.v. Pater n.).
A sprincle … held in hand of vested pater