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Revolute

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Rolled or recurved on itself. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having the edges rolled with the abaxial side outward. not-comparable
Verb
  1. 1
    to roll back, curve upwards
  2. 2
    to participate in or incite a revolution or revolt rare

    "The Hawaiians have ‘revoluted’ and dethroned the fat squaw they have hitherto chosen to call a queen."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin revolūtus, perfect passive participle of revolvō (“roll back”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin revolūtus, perfect passive participle of revolvō (“roll back”).

Etymology 3

Back-formation from revolution.

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