bespatter
Example Sentences
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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 Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier
"Oh mother!" said Eva, "you know it gives me a headache to brush boots, and I shall make my hands so dirty, and perhaps bespatter the floor with blacking as well."
From Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners by Loïs Bates
They would hide behind a hedge and bespatter enemies and friends alike.
From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Elizabeth Ashe
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
I know they are pleased to bespatter me at all their little dirty levees.
From Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series by William Black
