Sprĭnk'ling, n.

n. 1. The act of scattering in small drops or parcels. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water. Ayliffe.

2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or parts, or coming moderately; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
3. Hence, a number or quantity; especially, a moderate number or quantity, distributed like separate drops, or as if scattered like drops.