also moulded, "formed in or as in a mold," 1680s, past-participle adjective from mold (v.).
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mold v.
also mould, mid-14c., "to mix, blend (something) by kneading;" late 14c. "to knead (bread), form into a particular shape," from mold (n.1). Figurative sense (of character, etc.) is from c. 1600. Related: Molded; molding.