moulder

¹

/ ˈməʊldə /

noun

1. a person who moulds or makes moulds
2. printing one of the set of electrotypes used for making duplicates

moulder

²

/ ˈməʊldə /

verb

1. often foll by away to crumble or cause to crumble, as through decay

Word History and Origins

Origin of moulder¹

C16: verbal use of mould ³

Example Sentences

I was only labelling and pigeon-holing a thought; it is to be laid away to moulder with the dust of ages.

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The chapel is fortunately unrestored, left in its picturesque antiquity to moulder away.

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In spite of his terrible burden of flesh, Mr. Moulder could look angry on occasions, but he could only do so when he was angry.

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At this allusion to charity Mr. Moulder snuffled through his nose to show his great disgust, but he made no further answer.

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Mr. Moulder in the meantime snored heavily, his head falling on to his breast every now and again.

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