Moist'ure, n.

(moist/yur), n. [Eng. moist, O. Fr. mois-teur, N. Fr. moiteur.] 1. A moderate degree of wetness. Set such plants as require much moisture on sandy, dry grounds. Bacon. 2. That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity. All my body's moisture Scarce serves to quench my furnace-burning heat. Shak.