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Molder \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.
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Molder \Mold"er\, Moulder \Mould"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
{Moldered}or {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.
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The moldering of earth in frosts and sun. --Bacon.
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When statues molder, and when arches fall. --Prior.
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If he had sat still, the enemy's army would have
moldered to nothing. --Clarendon.
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Molder \Mold"er\, Moulder \Mould"er\, v. t.
To turn to dust; to cause to crumble; to cause to waste away.
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[Time's] gradual touch
Has moldered into beauty many a tower. --Mason.
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