In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
noun
(archaic or historical, mining) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
(archaic) Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
(archaic) Fog; fogginess; vapor.
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
verb
(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
(transitive, archaic) To dampen; to make moderately wet
(transitive, archaic) To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
