Etymology

molding

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Today it means: The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder. Full definition →

Middle English moldynge
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  1. Middle English · inherited frommoldynge
  2. English todaymolding

From Middle English moldynge; equivalent to mold + -ing.

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