bespatter
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He was a proud man, who must hate standing by helplessly, holding the supreme office in Orvieto, watching the two great families bespatter his city with blood.
From The Saracen: The Holy War by Robert Shea
It is in the nature of the "little villain" to bespatter men of such devotion, patriotism, and eminent capacity as is Captain Dahlgren.
From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by Adam G. de Gurowski, Count
He felt the foam from their mouths bespatter him, and their hot, foul breath fan his face.
From Regina or the Sins of the Fathers by Hermann Sudermann
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 Cecil B. Hartley
This sincerity, abused as any good thing is liable to be, now and then grows scandalous; but still, Tom, though they may bespatter you with mud, nobody ever thinks you too dirty for society.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II by Charles James Lever
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