Wet, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Wet (rarely Wetted); p. pr. & vb. n.Wetting.] [AS. wǣtan.] 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. “ did draw tears from me and wetted my paper.” Burke.
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.
Let us drink the other cup to wet our whistles. Walton.