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Definition of: librate
(lī′brāt) v.i. li·brat·ed, li·brat·ing
1. To move back and forth, as a balance before coming to rest; oscillate.
2. To be poised; hover. [<L libratus, ppr. of librare balance <libra balance]
—li′bra·to′ry (-brə·tôr′ē, -tō′rē) adjective
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