Sprin"kling (?), n.
1.
The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.
Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water.
Ayliffe.
2.
A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
3.
Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops.
Craik.
© Webster 1913.