besproeien

Dutch (Brabantic)

/bəˈspru.i̯ə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to spray onto, especially to water

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch bespoeien pre from Dutch, Flemish sproeien (spray, sprinkle).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

sproeien

Gloss

spray, sprinkle

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