† mellify, v. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. mellificāre to make honey: see -fy.]
a. intr. To make honey. b. trans. To sweeten with honey.
| c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. v. 151 Place apte is ther swete herbes multiplie And bees the welles haunte, & water cleche; Utilite is there to mellifie. 1597 [see mellified.] |