Wet, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Wet (rarely Wetted); p. pr. & vb. n. Wetting.]  To fill or moisten with water or other liquid; to sprinkle; to cause to have water or other fluid adherent to the surface; to dip or soak in a liquid; as, to wet a sponge; to wet the hands; to wet cloth.  “[The scene] did draw tears from me and wetted my paper.”
 Ye mists and exhalations, that now rise . . .
 Whether to deck with clouds the uncolored sky,
 Or wet the thirsty earth with falling showers.   --Milton.
 To wet one's whistle, to moisten one's throat; to drink a dram of liquor. [Colloq.]
    Let us drink the other cup to wet our whistles.   --Walton.

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