2. To excite; to rouse; to move to action; to awaken.

Then Homer's and Tyrtæus' martial muse Wakened the world.

Roscommon.

Venus now wakes, and wakens love.

Milton.

They introduce Their sacred song, and waken raptures high.

Milton.

Wak"en*er (?), n. One who wakens.

Wak"en*ing, n. 1. The act of one who wakens; esp., the act of ceasing

to sleep; an awakening.

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