Lob"by, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lobbied (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lobbying.] To
address or solicit members of a legislative body in the lobby or
elsewhere, with the purpose to influence their votes.[U.S.] Bartlett.
Lob"by, v. t. To urge the adoption or passage of by soliciting members
of a legislative body; as, to lobby a bill. [U.S.]
Lob"by*ist, n. A member of the lobby; a person who solicits members of
a legislature for the purpose of influencing legislation. [U.S.]