Meditation

Meditation
Meditation Med`i*ta"tion, n. [OE. meditacioun, F. m['e]ditation, fr. L. meditatio.] 1. The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing. [1913 Webster]

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. --Ps. xix. 14. [1913 Webster]

2. Thought; -- without regard to kind. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

With wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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