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f Invertebrata which includes the classes Brachiopoda and Bryozoa; -- called also Anthoid Mollusca.

Molluscan.

orms, filled with a thick matter; -- so called from the resemblance of the tumors to some molluscous animals. Dunglison.

One of the Mollusca. [Written also mollusc.]

Same as Mollemoke.

See Mollemoke.

That degree of softness in a body beginning to melt which alters its shape; the first or lowest degree of fusibility.

To soften; to render effeminate. Emolliated by four centuries of Roman domination, the Belgic colonies had forgotten their pristine valor. Pinkerton.

Softening; making supple; acting as an emollient. "Emollient applications." Arbuthnot.

The act of softening or relaxing; relaxation. Bacon.

A softening or mollifying. [R.]

Mollifying; softening. [R.]

A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.

to abridge labor; to abridge power or rights. "The bridegroom . . . abridged his visit." Smollett. She retired herself to Sebaste, and abridged her train from state to necessity. Fuller.

To declare by acclamations. While the shouting crowd Acclaims thee king of traitors. Smollett.

Frequented by customers. [Obs.] "A well accustomed shop." Smollett.

That division of the Mollusca which includes the bivalve shells, like the clams and oysters; -- so called because they have no evident head. Formerly the group included the Tunicata, Brachiopoda, and sometimes the Bryozoa. See Mollusca.

Without a distinct head; -- a term applied to bivalve mollusks.

Destitute of tentacles, as certain mollusks.

Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc. Smollett.