I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English stiringe, steringe, from Old English styrung, styring, from styrian to stir + -ung, -ing -ing
: the act of one that stirs : a moving or putting in motion : movement , activity , agitation , incitement
his grandfather's barn at night with its … restless stirrings of animals inside — J.P.Marquand
had already felt little stirrings of compunction — Mary Austin
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English stiringe, steringe, alteration of stirende, sterende that stirs, from Old English styrende, styriende, present participle of styrian to stir
: that stirs ; especially : exciting
stirring events such as wars and rescues
inflamed their patriotism with a stirring oration on their threatened liberties