turmoilTURMOIL', n. [I know not the origin of this word; but it is probably from the root of the L. turba,turbo, turma, or of turn.] Disturbance, tumult; harassing labor; trouble; molestation by tumult. TURMOIL', v.t. To harass with commotion. TURMOIL', v.i. To be disquieted; to be in commotion. |