n. [ L. aspersio, fr. aspergere: cf. F. aspersion. ] 1. A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense. [ 1913 Webster ] Behold an immersion, not and aspersion. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny. [ 1913 Webster ] Every candid critic would be ashamed to cast wholesale aspersions on the entire body of professional teachers. Grote. [ 1913 Webster ] Who would by base aspersions blot thy virtue. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] | 