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dew

dew \'d(y)u:\ n [ME, fr. OE de-aw; akin to OHG tou dew, Gk thein to run] 1: 
   moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies esp. at night  2: 
   something resembling dew in purity, freshness, or power to refresh  3: 
   moisture esp. when appearing in minute droplets; as  3a: TEARS  3b: SWEAT  
   3c: droplets of water produced by a plant in transpiration  - dew vt