Defn: See Softener.
SOFTNESS
Soft"ness, n. Etym: [AS. s, s.]
Defn: The quality or state of being soft; — opposed to Ant: hardness, and used in the various specific senses of the adjective.
SOFT-SHELL; SOFT-SHELLED
Soft"-shell`, Soft"-shelled`, a.
Defn: Having a soft or fragile shell. Soft-shell clam (Zoöl.), the
long clam. See Mya.
— Soft-shelled crab. (Zoöl.) See the Note under Crab, 1.
— Soft-shelled turtle. (Zoöl.) Same as Soft tortoise, under Soft.
SOFT-SPOKEN
Soft"-spo`ken, a.
Defn: Speaking softly; having a mild or gentle voice; hence, mild; affable.
SOFT STEEL
Soft steel.
Defn: Steel low in carbon; mild steel; ingot iron.
SOGER
So"ger, n. & v. i.