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Meaning of JUSTLE

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Jus"tle\, v. i. [Freq. of joust, just, v. i. See
    {Joust}, v. i., and cf. {Jostle}.]
    To run or strike against each other; to encounter; to clash;
    to jostle. --Shak.
          The chariots shall rage in the streets; they shall
          justle one against another in the broad ways. --Nahum
                                                   ii. 4.
    
  2. \Jus"tle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Justled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
    {Justling}.]
    To push; to drive; to force by running against; to jostle.
          We justled one another out, and disputed the post for a
          great while.                             --Addison.
    
  3. \Jus"tle\, n.
    An encounter or shock; a jostle.
    
 
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