† mellify,v.Obs.rare. [ad. L. mellificāre to make honey: see -fy.] a.intr. To make honey. b.trans. To sweeten with honey. c1420Pallad. 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.]