Thus peculiarly favoured, this happy spot, enjoys four of the greatest benefits that can attend human existence-water, air, the fun, and a situation free from DAMPS.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
Some clear lamps Light it; more of dead marsh-DAMPS.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
The scene that was gloomy, dark and dismal is suddenly illumined; what was obscure becomes conspicuous; the bleak hills smile, the black meadows assume a bright verdure; quaking shadows dare no longer stay, cold DAMPS are dispelled, and in an instant all is visible, clear, and radiant!
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft