Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Aspér-gere, v. a. (pass. asper-si, Aspér-se, Aspér-sero; part. asperso) to sprinkle, besprinkle. — di sale, di zucchero, &c., to powder or sprinkle with salt, sugar, &c.; s. m. Aspér-gitóre, f. Aspér-gitríce; adj. Aspér-génte.
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