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Mist
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. Visible watery vapor suspended in the atmosphere, at or near the surface of the earth; fog.
2. Coarse, watery vapor, floating or falling in visible particles, approaching the form of rain; as, Scotch mist.
3. Hence, anything which dims or darkens, and obscures or intercepts vision. His passion cast a mist before his sense. Dryden. Mist flower (Bot.), a composite plant (Eupatorium coelestinum), having heart-shaped leaves, and corymbs of lavender-blue flowers. It is found in the Western and Southern United States.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To cloud; to cover with mist; to dim. Shak.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To rain in very fine drops; as, it mists.