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bemoisten, v.|bɪˈmɔɪs(ə)n|
[f. be- prefix 1, 2 + moisten v.]
Hence beˈmoistened ppl. a.
1. trans. To make moist.
1590Lodge Euphues' Gold. Leg. in Halliw. Shaks. VI. 20 First time shall stay his staylesse race..And snow be⁓moysten Julies face. 1820Combe (Dr. Syntax) Consol. vi. (D.) Wiping her bemoisten'd eye.
2. intr. To become moist. rare.
1821Clare Vill. Minstr. I. 57 With tears the while bemoist'ning in his eye. |