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A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation.

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  1. n. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation.
  2. n. (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
  3. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation. Sir. W. Temple.
  4. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation. Sir.W. Temple.
  5. n (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness