DAMP
—adjective. Slightly wet. —none. Slight diffused or condensed moisture, esp. When unwelcome. —verb. 1 make damp; moisten. 2 (often foll. By down) a temper; mute (damps my enthusiasm). B make (a fire) burn less strongly by reducing the flow of air to it. 3 reduce or stop the vibration of (esp. Strings of a musical instrument). ? damply adverb. Dampness none. [low german]