n.
Pronunciation: ' damp
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, black damp, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, vapor; akin to Old High German damph vapor
Date: 14th century
1 : a noxious gas ― compare BLACK DAMP , FIREDAMP
2 : MOISTURE : a : HUMIDITY , DAMPNESS b archaic : FOG , MIST
3 a : DISCOURAGEMENT , CHECK b archaic : DEPRESSION , DEJECTION