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