4. To return; to pass. [R.] Ayliffe.

Re*volve", v. t. 1. To cause to turn, as on an axis.

Then in the east her turn she shines, Revolved on heaven's great

axile.

Milton.

2. Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly

upon; to consider all aspects of.

This having heard, straight I again revolved The law and prophets.

Milton.

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