adj, dri*er  dri*est   1  :  marked by the absence or scantiness of secretions, effusions, or other forms of moisture  2  of a cough  :  not accompanied by the raising of mucus or phlegm
vb, dried  dry*ing vt  :  to make dry vi  :  to become dry .
 
 
 
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