v. [f. BE- pref. 1, 2 + MOISTEN v.] Hence Bemoistened ppl. a.
1. trans. To make moist.
1590. Lodge, Euphues Gold. Leg., in Halliw., Shaks., VI. 20. First time shall stay his staylesse race And snow bemoysten Julies face.
1820. Combe (Dr. Syntax), Consol., vi. (D.). Wiping her bemoistend eye.
2. intr. To become moist. rare.
1821. Clare, Vill. Minstr., I. 57. With tears the while bemoistning in his eye.