n.
Pronunciation: ' mo ̇ lt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mealt; akin to Old High German malz malt, Old English meltan to melt
Date: before 12th century
1 : grain (as barley) softened by steeping in water, allowed to germinate, and used especially in brewing and distilling
2 : MALT LIQUOR
3 : MALTED MILK
– malty \ ' mo ̇ l-t ē \ adjective