Moist"ness, n. The quality or state of being moist.
Mois"ture (?), n. [Cf. OF. moistour, F. moiteur.] 1. A moderate degree
of wetness. Bacon.
2. That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in
small quantity.
All my body's moisture Scarce serves to quench my furnace-burning
heat.
Shak.
Mois"ture*less, a. Without moisture.