malt
noun
germinated grain, usually barley, used in brewing and distilling.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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And besides, with July nearly upon them, the three roommates were malting plans for going home.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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