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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1828
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MOISTER, n. Gen.Sc. form of Eng. moisture. For the form cf. Crater, nater s.v. Nature. Hence moisterless.Mry. 1828 J. Ruddiman Tales & Sk. 241:
Some aged female, whose dry and moisterless eyes can best withstand the pungent fumes.
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