{ } n. One who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; specifically (Founding), one skilled in the art of making molds for castings. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Moldered r 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

The moldering of earth in frosts and sun. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

When statues molder, and when arches fall. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]

If he had sat still, the enemy's army would have moldered to nothing. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } v. t. To turn to dust; to cause to crumble; to cause to waste away. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Time's ] gradual touch
Has moldered into beauty many a tower. Mason. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Covered or filled with mold; consisting of, or resembling, mold. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ etc. } See Mold, Molder, Moldy, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]