v. t. [ L. amovere; a- (ab) + movere to move: cf. OF. amover. ] 1. To remove, as a person or thing, from a position. [ Obs. ] Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) To dismiss from an office or station. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i. [ OE. amovir, L. admovere to move to, to excite; ad + movere. ] To move or be moved; to excite. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]