▪ I. beˈdewing, vbl. n.
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
A wetting with or as with dew.
| 1580 Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Aspersion & Arrousement, besprinckling or bedewing. 1674 N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 128 The bedewings of the raughty mold soaking in between its crevices. |
▪ II. beˈdewing, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That bedews or moistens like dew.
| 1611 Cotgr., Rosillant, dewie, bedewing, dew-dropping. a 1834 Coleridge, All-bedewing prayer. |