moistnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

• moistenez, moistnes, moistnez, moostnes, mostnesse, mostnus, moustenesse, moystenes, moystenesse, moystnes, moystness, moystnesse

Etymology

From moiste +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔi̯st(ə)nɛs/

Noun

moistnesse (plural moistnesses)

1. moistness, wetness
2. moisture, humidity
3. fluid, secretion
4. (figurative) Something invigorating.

Usage notes

• Used as a technical term in alchemy and medicine.

Synonyms

• moisture

Descendants

• English: moistness

References

• “moistenes(se, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.