holy water sprinkle

holy water sprinkler

noun
morning star (def. 2).
Also, holy water sprinkle.


Origin:
1840–50

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Holy water sprinkle is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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morning star

noun
1.
a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
2.
Also called holy water sprinkler, holy water sprinkle. a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.

Origin:
1525–35
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