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Mod"i*fi*ca`to*ry (?), a. Tending
or serving to modify; modifying. Max Müller.

Mod"i*fi`er (?), n. One who, or
that which, modifies. Hume.

Mod"i*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Modified (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Modifying (?).] [F. modifier, L. modificare,
modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to
make. See Mode, and -fy.] 1. To
change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to
modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to
modify the terms of a contract.

2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to
moderate; to qualify; to lower.

Of his grace

He modifies his first severe decree.

Mo*dil"lion (?), n. [F.
modillon, It. modiglione. Cf. Module,
n.] (Arch.) The enriched block or
horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the
Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented,
in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its
arrangement at regulated distances.


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