Jac-tā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. jactatio, from jactare; Fr. jactation, Pr. jactacio, It. jattazione. See supra.]

1Sense 1. A throwing or tossing to and fro; a violent or frequent motion; jaculation. Sir W. Temple.

2Sense 2. Vain boasting; bragging.