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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Moisten,) Moystan, v. [e.m.E. moisten, moysten (1580).] tr. To moisten. —16.. Soc. Ant. XI. 195.
Stop your nose with bombast moystand in vinaiger
