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A class of air-breathing Arthropoda; -- called also Protracheata, and Onychophora.

One of the Malacopterygii.

osely jointed, and not spiny. It includes the carp, pike, salmon, shad, etc. Called also Malacopteri.

Belonging to the Malacopterygii.

A peculiar disease of the bones, in consequence of which they become softened and capable of being bent without breaking.

Having soft jaws without teeth, as certain fishes.

A subclass of Crustacea, including Arthrostraca and Thoracostraca, or all those higher than the Entomostraca.

One of the Malacostraca.

That branch of zoölogical science which relates to the crustaceans; -- called also carcinology.

Belonging to the Malacostraca.

See Melocoton.

ive group of Invertebrata, including the Mollusca, Brachiopoda, and Bryozoa. Called also Malacozoaria.

Of or pertaining to the Malacozoa.

Bad address; an awkward, tactless, or offensive way of accosting one or talking with one. W. D. Howells.

A bad adjustment.

Bad administration; bad management of any business, especially of public affairs. [Written also maleadministration.]

Of a quality opposed to adroitness; clumsy; awkward; unskillful. -- Mal"a*droit`ly, adv. -- Mal`a*droit"ness, n.

ctive, or morbid organic functions; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder. The maladies of the body may prove medicines to the mind. Buckminster.

A city and a province of Spain, on the Mediterranean. Hence, Malaga grapes, Malaga raisins, Malaga wines.

Same as Malagasy.