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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Humid, Hwmyd, adj. Also: -ide, -it. [e.m.E. humide (1604), humid, F. humide, L. hūmidus.] Moist, damp. —1533 Boece vii. ix. 239 b.
Thai … suld mak bekyunys … [and] be ony hwmyd materialis rais ane smoik 1549 Compl. 58/23.
The rane … is ane exhalatione of humid vapours Ib. 61/26.
The … vestin vynd … is cald and humid1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest. 11.
Hait & humide constitutioune of the haill ȝeir c1580-90 Rules of Health
Humide placis 1643 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 17.
Nyne bolls beir ... sufficient merchand stuff onhett or humit out of tua ruiks beir pertaining to the defender
