"dewshine" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From dew + shine. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dew|shine}} dew + shine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dewshine (uncountable)
  1. The shining of the dew. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-dewshine-en-noun-UkiX6xR2
  2. An often lethal drink, a mixture of Mountain Dew and racing fuel that is almost 100% methanol. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-dewshine-en-noun-CInpiPzK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 97 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 5 95 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 4 96
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          "ref": "1941, {unattributed}, Catholic World - Volume 152 - Page 35",
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