Mo*lest" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Molested; p. pr. & vb. n.
Molesting.] [F. molester, L. molestare, fr.
molestus troublesome, fr. moles a heavy mass, load,
burden. See 3d Mole.] To trouble; to disturb; to render
uneasy; to interfere with; to vex.
They have molested the church with needless
opposition.
Hooker.
Syn. -- To trouble; disturb; incommode; inconvenience;
annoy; vex; tease.
Mo*lest", n. Molestation.
[Obs.] Chaucer.