self motion (self mosh on)

Motion or action due to inward power, without external impulse; spontaneous motion. Matter is not endued with self -motion. G. Cheyne, Philos. Prin. self-moved (self-mövd'), a. Moved or brought into action by an inward power without external impulse. By mighty Jove's command, Unwilling have I trod this pleasing land; For who self - mov'd with weary wings would sweep Such length of ocean? Pope , Ody ey, v. 123. worth, or demerit. self-left (self-left'), a. Left to one's self or to self-moventt (self-mö'vent), a. Same as self itself. [Rare.] His heart I know how variable and vain, Self -left. Milton , P. L., xi. 93. moving. Body cannot be self-existent, because it is not self movent . N. Grew.