bespatter
Example Sentences
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"For that reason," she answered sharply—"lest the disgrace bespatter my kinsman, Sir Peter, and his sweet lady."
From The Reckoning by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
I know they are pleased to bespatter me at all their little dirty levees.
From Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series by Black, William
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
Jawp, to throw water upon a person, to bespatter.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
The roar of the surf is so great that we cannot hear each other speak, and the rain and foam bespatter our faces.
From Round the Wonderful World by Forrest, A. S. (Archibald Stevenson)
