GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Jostle , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jostled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Jostling .] [A dim. of joust, just, v. See Joust, and cf. Justle.] [Written also justle.] To run against and shake; to push out of the way; to elbow; to hustle; to disturb by crowding; to crowd against. “Bullies jostled him.”Macaulay.1913 Webster
Systems of movement, physical, intellectual, and moral, which are perpetually jostling each other.
I. Taylor.1913 Webster -
Jostle, v. i. To push; to crowd; to hustle.1913 Webster
None jostle with him for the wall.
Lamb.1913 Webster -
Jostle, n. A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.1913 Webster
The jostle of South African nationalities and civilization.
The Nation.1913 Webster