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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.

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    Systems of movement, physical, intellectual, and moral, which are perpetually jostling each other.
    I. Taylor.

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    Jostle, v. i. To push; to crowd; to hustle.
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    None jostle with him for the wall.
    Lamb.

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    Jostle, n. A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.
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    The jostle of South African nationalities and civilization.
    The Nation.

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