Motioned

Motioned
Motion Mo"tion, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Motioned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Motioning}.] 1. To make a significant movement or gesture, as with the hand; as, to motion to one to take a seat. [1913 Webster]

2. To make proposal; to offer plans. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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