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Webster 1913 Edition


Migration

Mi-gra′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
migratio
: cf. F.
migration
.]
The act of migrating.

Webster 1828 Edition


Migration

MIGRA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. migratio.] The act of removing from one kingdom or state to another, for the purpose of permanent residence, or a residence of some continuance.
1.
Change of place; removal; as the migration of the center of gravity.