Mo"vent, n. That which moves anything. [R.]

Mov"er (?), n. 1. A person or thing that moves, stirs, or changes

place.

2. A person or thing that imparts motion, or causes change of place; a

motor.

3. One who, or that which, excites, instigates, or causes movement,

change, etc.; as, movers of sedition.

These most poisonous compounds, Which are the movers of a

languishing death.

Shak.

4. A proposer; one who offers a proposition, or recommends anything for

consideration or adoption; as, the mover of a resolution in a

legislative body.

Mov"ing, a. 1. Changing place or posture; causing motion or action; as,

a moving car, or power.

2. Exciting movement of the mind; adapted to move the sympathies,

passions, or affections; touching; pathetic; as, a moving appeal.

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