"jostlement" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From jostle + -ment. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jostle|ment}} jostle + -ment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jostlement (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) crowding or bustle. Tags: archaic, uncountable
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