Middle English bespreynt, from past participle of besprengen to besprinkle, from Old English besprengan, from be- + sprengan to scatter; akin to Old English springan to spring
14th century, in the meaning defined above
bespread
besprent
besprinkle
“Besprent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/besprent. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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