Aspersorium: alternatives and connections

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Aspersorium

The stoup, basin, or other vessel for holy water in Roman Catholic churches.

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Basin 76% connected

A hollow vessel or dish, to hold water for washing, and for various other uses.

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Device 76% connected

That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

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Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

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Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Aspergill 92% connected

Alt. of Aspergillum

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