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单词 motioning
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motioningn.

Brit. /ˈməʊʃn̩ɪŋ/, /ˈməʊʃənɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmoʊʃ(ə)nɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: motion v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < motion v. + -ing suffix1.
1. The action of proposing or suggesting something; instigation, prompting. Obsolete.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > suggestion, proposal > [noun] > proposing for consideration
broaching1577
motioning1620
mooting1858
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > recommendation > [noun]
commend1488
recommendation1546
commendation1555
commendment1601
motioning1620
commendo1628
commendinga1661
testimonializing1891
1620 in J. Gutch Collectanea Curiosa (1781) I. 170 The motioning of that Match maketh a general fear.
1652 C. Cotterell tr. G. de Costes de La Calprenède Cassandra (1676) ii. 22 A visit of his own motioning.
1786 F. Burney Diary Oct. (1842) III. 195 After this, the Smelts, at royal motioning, returned the visit of Mrs. Delany.
2. literary. A movement, motion; a gesture.
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the world > movement > bodily movement > [noun] > a bodily movement
motiona1398
gesta1521
gesture1551
motioning1843
society > communication > indication > gesturing or gesture > [noun] > a gesture
sign?c1225
abearc1350
countenancea1375
becka1382
motiona1398
signaclea1450
beckona1718
motioning1843
1843 E. Jones Stud. Sensation & Event 127 'Midst the dark green mass Would puzzle him fluttering motionings and sounds..Of wild-wood denizens.
1854 J. S. Bigg Night & Soul xii. 176 If thou wert here..I should feel little happy motionings,—Hand clappings, looks of love, and tones of bliss,—And tiny arms would be about my neck, And ruddy lips would pout into a kiss!
1867 Galaxy Jan. 132 A significant, but almost imperceptible motioning of his finger toward the concealed death that menaced her.
1981 K. McClane To hear River ii. 28 I've Tried all those things which promise to save Us, I mean, I've waded through the tennis Motionings, have roosted in The pale ambiences (glass always warm In hand), [etc.].
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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