dewyn

Middle English

/ˈdɛu̯ən/

verb
Definitions
  • To sprinkle dew on vegetation; to dew.
  • To cry visibly; to become teary.
  • (rare) To replenish; to relieve, assuage or calm.
  • (rare) To bring dew; to send out dew.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English *dēawian suf from Middle English dew.

Origin

Middle English

dew

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