aspergill

Thân thiện

The priest uses an aspergill to sprinkle holy water during the blessing.

Definition

Noun: A liturgical implement used in some Christian denominations for sprinkling holy water. It typically consists of a handle and a perforated bulb or ball (which may contain a sponge) at one end.

Usage

The word "aspergill" is a specific, formal term used primarily in religious contexts. It refers to the physical object used by a priest or cleric during ceremonies like blessings, dedications, or the Asperges rite before Mass.

Examples

• The priest dipped the aspergill into the font of holy water.
• During the blessing of the congregation, he gently shook the aspergill.
• The silver aspergill was kept with the other sacred vessels.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in historical, liturgical, or academic writing about Christian ritual objects.
• The act of using this device is called "aspersion" or "sprinkling."

Variants and Related Words

• Aspergillum: This is a synonym and an alternative, equally correct form of the word "aspergill." Both refer to the same object.
• Aspersorium: This is the vessel or bucket that holds the holy water to be used with the aspergill.

Synonyms

• Holy water sprinkler
• Aspergillum

Notes on Different Meanings

"Aspergill" has only one primary meaning as a noun referring to this specific religious object. It is not to be confused with "aspergillus," which is a genus of fungi.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aspersorium