Defn: To form; to shape. [Obs.]
Efforming their words within their lips. Jer. Taylor.
EFFORMATION
Ef`for*ma"tion, n.
Defn: The act of giving shape or form. [Obs.] Ray.
EFFORT Ef"fort, n. Etym: [F. effort, OF. esfort, for esfors, esforz, fr. esforcier. See Efforce.]
1. An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle directed to the accomplishment of an object; as, an effort to scale a wall. We prize the stronger effort of his power. Pope.
2. (Mech.)
Defn: A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
Rankine.
Syn. — Endeavor; exertion; struggle; strain; straining; attempt; trial; essay. See Attempt.
EFFORT
Ef"fort, v. t.
Defn: To stimulate. [Obs.] "He efforted his spirits." Fuller.