KJV Dictionary Definition: mildew
mildew
MIL'DEW, n. L. melligo, from mel, honey.
1. Honey dew; a thick, clammy, sweet juice, found on the leaves of plants, which is said to injure the plants by corroding them, or otherwise preventing them from coming to perfection.
2. Spots on cloth or paper caused by moisture.
MIL'DEW, v.t. To taint with mildew.
mildewed
MIL'DEWED, pp. Tainted or injured by mildew.
mildewing
MIL'DEWING, ppr. Tainting with mildew.