English

Etymology
Constructed as L. #Latin|agit�trīx, feminine of agitator|agit�tor.

Pronunciation
RP IPA|/æʤɪ�teɪtɹɪks/

Noun
en-noun|agitat|rices

1. rare A woman who agitates; a female agitator.

Quotations
seecites

Related terms
agitation
agitator

See also
baratress

Latin

Noun
la-noun|agit�trīx|agitatricis|agit�trīcis|f|third

1. feminine of|agitator|agit�tor
2. Any thing that is moving (of the emotions or spirit)

Usage notes
This word does not seem to appear in Classical Latin texts, but is used in Later Latin. It appears in the scientific name of the butterfly Catocala agitatrix.

References
Incunabula Books Latin word list

Category:Late Latin

• 2007-07-09 20:24 - Doremítzwr - /* Pronunciation */ +RP tag; r > ɹ

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