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Definitions for: Molder [v] break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
Webster (1913) Definition: Mold"er, Moulder Mould"er, n.
One who, or that which, molds or forms into shape;
specifically (Founding), one skilled in the art of making
molds for castings.
Mold"er, Moulder Mould"er, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Molderedor Mouldered; p. pr. & vb. n. Moldering or
Mouldering.] [From Mold fine soft earth: cf. Prov. G.
multern.]
To crumble into small particles; to turn to dust by natural
decay; to lose form, or waste away, by a gradual separation
of the component particles, without the presence of water; to
crumble away.
The moldering of earth in frosts and sun. --Bacon.
When statues molder, and when arches fall. --Prior.
If he had sat still, the enemy's army would have
moldered to nothing. --Clarendon.
Mold"er, Moulder Mould"er, v. t.
To turn to dust; to cause to crumble; to cause to waste away.
[Time's] gradual touch Has moldered into beauty many a
tower. --Mason.
Synonyms: decompose, moulder, rot
See Also: decay, hang
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