I.to make soft, of dressing leather, to make it soft and supple;— hence, with reference to Cleon's trade of tanner, μαλ. τινά to give one a dressing, hide him, Ar.: Pass., ἐν παγκρατίῳ μαλαχθείς worsted in it, Pind.
2.to soften metal or other material for working, Plat.