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▪ I. beˈdewing, vbl. n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] A wetting with or as with dew.
1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Aspersion & Arrousement, besprinckling or bedewing. 1674N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 128 The bedewings of the raughty mold soaking in between its crevices. ▪ II. beˈdewing, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] That bedews or moistens like dew.
1611Cotgr., Rosillant, dewie, bedewing, dew-dropping. a1834Coleridge, All-bedewing prayer. |