Dew

What “Dew” means

Noun

1. Any moisture from the atmosphere condensed by cool bodies upon their surfaces.
2. Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops.
3. An instance of such moisture settling on plants, etc.
4. Anything that falls lightly and in a refreshing manner.
5. An emblem of morning, or fresh vigour.

Verb

1. To wet with, or as if with, dew; to moisten.
2. To deposit dew.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English dew, from Old English dēaw (“dew”), from Proto-West Germanic *dauw, from Proto-Germanic *dawwaz, *dawwą (“dew, moisture”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂- (“smoke, haze”). Cognate with German Tau, Dutch dauw and Afrikaans dou. Doublet of dag.

From Middle English dewe, dewen, from Old English *dēawian, from Proto-West Germanic *dauwēn, from Proto-Germanic *dawwāną. Cognates include Saterland Frisian daue, German tauen and Dutch dauwen.

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Industries where “Dew” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Skincare Brand
• Toilet Preparation Manufacturing