† meˈllationObs.rare—0. [ad. L. mellātiōn-em, n. of action f.mellāre to make or collect honey.] (See quots.) 1623Cockeram, Mellation, the driuing of Bees to get out the Honie.1656Blount Glossogr., Mellation, the time of taking honey out of the Hives.