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dry

Meaning of “dry”

Sense 1: Without moisture. Sense 2: To become or make free from moisture.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
71 occurrences66 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:9

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Matthew 12:43
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 12:43 · retained source text

When the vncleane spirit is gone out of a man, hee walketh thorow dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

1611 marginal noteLuke 11.24.

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Historical definitions

To grow dry; to lose moisture; to become free from moisture or juice. To be exhaled; sometimes with up.

volume 1, leaf 640, column 1 (main_dictionary)