Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Soften. 2. (a. & n.) from Soften.

Multi-Version Concordance Softening (1 Occurrence) Psalms 65:10 Watering her ridges abundantly, settling down the furrows thereof, Thou makest her soft with showers; Thou blessest the growth thereof. (See RSV)