2 entries under this word

Movent

Mō'vent, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. movens, p. pr. of movere; It. movente, Fr. mouvant. See MOVE.] Moving; not quiescent. [Obs.] Grew.

noun

n. That which moves any thing; a moving or impelling agent. [Rare.] Glenville.