Middle English Dictionary Entry

moist(e adj.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) Moist, wet; moistened with tears, blood, saliva, etc.; ~ issue, vapor; ~ fruit, fig.?luscious fruit; (b) of a land or region: well-irrigated; of a plant: well-watered; maken ~, to water, irrigate; ~ wateres, irrigating waters; (c) liquid; composed of or containing water or other fluids; ~ offringes (sacrifices), libations; (d) of wind, air, a season or type of weather, a place or habitation: damp, humid; (e) of ale: new, fresh; of shoes:?new or supple; ~ fliing, smooth, even flight.
2.
Phys., med., alch. Dominated or characterized by the quality of moistness: (a) of elements or matter; (b) of planets, the sun, moon, and astrological signs; also, of seasons; (c) of the humors, blood and phlegm; (d) of complexions; of persons and human bodies; (e) of parts of the body; (f) of afflictions and diseased conditions of the body; (g) of medicines, herbs, plants, and food.
3.
Fig. (a) Fresh, vital; not withered or jaded; (b) carnal, lascivious; weak, raw, undisciplined.