bespatter

Example Sentences

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It seems his pleasure to cast filth into the face of purity; and bespatter innocence with foul imputations.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John

Can't some poetic swell-beau Re-christen old Crum Elbow And each prosaic bluff, Bold Breakneck gently flatter, And Dunderberg bespatter, With euphony and stuff!

From Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature by Various

Rushing to a large vessel of burnt clay, standing alongside the wall and filled with water, he plunged both hands into it, and began to bespatter the assailants with the not very clean liquid.

From The Delight Makers by Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse

If the road is muddy be careful that you do not ride so as to bespatter her habit.

From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.

To wet by dashing or throwing water or other liquid upon; to bespatter.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah