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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Moistit,) Moosted, a. [e.m.E. moisted (a 1562) moistened, wet; in the mod. dial. as moos(h)tit, moostet, mouldy.] Mouldy. —1632 Lithgow Trav. 457.
No food … but three ounces of moosted browne bread
