Defn: To moisten. [Obs.] Shak.
MOISTEN
Mois"ten, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moistened; p. pr. & vb. n. Moistening.]
1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree. A pipe a little moistened on the inside. Bacon.
2. To soften by making moist; to make tender. It moistened not his executioner's heart with any pity. Fuller.
MOISTENER
Mois"ten*er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, moistens. Johnson.
MOISTFUL
Moist"ful, a.
Defn: Full of moisture. [R.]
MOISTLESS
Moist"less, a.
Defn: Without moisture; dry. [R.]