bespatter

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Howell has a poem “On some who, blending their brains together, plotted how to bespatter one of the Muses’ choicest sons, Sir William D’Avenant.”

From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac

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

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

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 De Gurowski, Adam G., count

"To bespatter a rival for the gaining of an advantage by contrast is a Yahoo's trick to which no decent gentleman would stoop."

From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard

Jawp, to throw water upon a person, to bespatter.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander