GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Moist , a. [OE. moiste, OF. moiste, F. moite, fr. L. muccidus, for mucidus, moldy, musty. Cf. Mucus, Mucid.]
   Moderately wet; damp; humid; not dry; as, a moist atmosphere or air. “Moist eyes.” 
   Shak.
   
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   Fresh, or new. [Obs.] “Shoes full moist and new.” “A draught of moist and corny ale.” 
   Chaucer.
   
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   Moist, v. t. To moisten. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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