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Webster 1913 Edition


Astir

A-stir′

,
adv.
&
Adj.
[Pref.
a-
+
stir
.]
Stirring; in a state of activity or motion; out of bed.

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astir

astir

English

Adjective

astir (comparative more astir, superlative most astir)

  1. In motion; characterized by motion.
    • 1918, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Land That Time Forgot Chapter VII
      Wilson, who was acting as cook, was up and astir at his duties in the cook-house. The others slept; but I arose and followed by Nobs went down to the stream for a plunge.

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