v. [f. BE- pref. 1, 2 + MOISTEN v.] Hence Bemoistened ppl. a.

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  1.  trans. To make moist.

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1590.  Lodge, Euphues’ Gold. Leg., in Halliw., Shaks., VI. 20. First time shall stay his staylesse race … And snow bemoysten Julies face.

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1820.  Combe (Dr. Syntax), Consol., vi. (D.). Wiping her bemoisten’d eye.

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  2.  intr. To become moist. rare.

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1821.  Clare, Vill. Minstr., I. 57. With tears the while bemoist’ning in his eye.

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