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wick verb2. M20.
[from WICK noun1.]
verb intrans. Of a liquid: migrate by capillary action, esp. through absorbent cloth. M20.
verb trans. & intrans. Absorb or draw off (liquid) by capillary action. (Foll. by away.) M20.
Footloose The pile on the inside wicks moisture..off the skin so keeping the wearer warm and dry.