Efforming their words within their lips.
Jer. Taylor.
Ef`for*ma"tion (?), n. The act of giving shape or form. [Obs.] Ray.
Ef"fort (?), n. [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz, fr. esforcier. See Efforce.] 1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall.
We prize the stronger effort of his power.
Pope.