First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mist
noun \ˈmist\
: water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rain
: a stream of liquid in the form of very small drops : a fine spray
: something that makes understanding difficult
Full Definition of MIST
1
: water in the form of particles floating or falling in the atmosphere at or near the surface of the earth and approaching the form of rain
2
: something that obscures understanding <mists of antiquity>
3
: a film before the eyes
4
a : a cloud of small particles or objects suggestive of a mist b : a suspension of a finely divided liquid in a gas c : a fine spray
5
: a drink of liquor served over cracked ice
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Origin of MIST
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle Dutch mist mist, Greek omichlē
2mist
verb
: to become covered with very small drops of water
of a person's eyes : to fill with tears
: to cover (something) with mist
Full Definition of MIST
intransitive verb
1
: to be or become misty
2
: to become moist or blurred
transitive verb
: to cover or spray with or convert to mist
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First Known Use of MIST
before 12th century
MIST[1] Defined for Kids
1mist
noun \ˈmist\
Definition of MIST for Kids
: very tiny drops of water floating in the air or falling as fine rain
2mist
verb
mist·edmist·ing
Definition of MIST for Kids
1
: to cover or become covered with tiny drops of water
2
: to become wet with tears <Her eyes misted.>
3
: to rain very lightly
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