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circumduct

verb

  1. move a body part in a conical motion (e.g. windmilling the arms, rolling the eyes)
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verb

Etymology: From Latin circumductus, past participle of circumducere (“to lead around”), from circum + ducere (“to lead”).

  1. To move an extremity about an axis so that the distal end delineates a circle whilst the proximal end stays fixed.
  2. To lead about or astray.
  3. To contravene; to nullify.

    But Acts of Judicature may be cancelled and circumducted by the Will and Direction of the Judge

  4. Alternative form of circumduce (“to close a case to further proof”).
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