v. t.
From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds
to innovate God's worship. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To introduce novelties or changes; -- sometimes with in or on. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Every man, therefore, is not fit to innovate. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. innovatio; cf. F. innovation. ]
The love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and lack of experience maketh apt unto innovations. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who favors innovation. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Characterized by, or introducing, innovations. Fitzed. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. innovateur. ] One who innovates. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]