First Known Use: before 12th century
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1malt
noun \ˈmȯlt\
: grain and especially barley that is soaked in water and used in making alcoholic drinks (such as beer and whiskey)
Full Definition of MALT
1
: grain (as barley) softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
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Origin of MALT
Middle English, from Old English mealt; akin to Old High German malz malt, Old English meltan to melt
2malt
verb
Definition of MALT
transitive verb
1
: to convert into malt
2
: to make or treat with malt or malt extract
intransitive verb
1
: to become malt
2
: to make grain into malt
First Known Use of MALT
15th century
MALT Defined for Kids
malt
noun \ˈmȯlt\
Definition of MALT for Kids
1
: grain and especially barley soaked in water until it has sprouted
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Medical Dictionary
malt
noun \ˈmȯlt\
Medical Definition of MALT
: grain softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
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