Asperges Hear it!

Asperges Definition

As·per·ges (äs per′jez′, ə spʉr′jēz′)

noun

  1. the sprinkling of altar, clergy, and people with holy water before High Mass
  2. a hymn sung during this ceremony, beginning Asperges me

Etymology: 2d pers. sing., fut. indic. of L aspergere: see asperse

Asperges Quotes

Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. You will sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; you will wash me and I shall be made whiter than snow.

—Bible (Vulgate)