(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:41:25

Ag"i*ta`tor (#), n. [L.]

1.

One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others; as, political reformers and agitators.

2. Eng. Hist.

One of a body of men appointed by the army, in Cromwell's time, to look after their interests; -- called also adjutators.

Clarendon.

3.

An implement for shaking or mixing.

 

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