1. (v. t.) To change the place of in any manner; to move.

2. (v. t.) To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate; as, to stir a pudding with a spoon.

3. (v. t.) To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot.

4. (v. t.) To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite.

5. (v. i.) To move; to change one's position.

6. (v. i.) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self.

7. (v. i.) To become the object of notice; to be on foot.

8. (v. i.) To rise, or be up, in the morning.

9. (n.) The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.

10. (n.) Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.

11. (n.) Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.

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