I.a rolling about, wallowing.
I. Lit.
A. In gen.: “totis volutationibus corporis aliquid persequi,” Cic. Pis. 34, 83: “in luto,” Plin. 8, 51, 77, § 207: “pulverea athletarum,” Tert. Pall. 4: “caecā quādam volutatione contrahi undas,” Sen. Prov. 1, 4: “lapidis,” Pall. Jun. 1.—
B. In partic., in mal. part., Petr. 95; Sen. Contr. 1, 2 med.—
II. Trop. (post-Aug.). *
A. Restlessness, disquiet: “nusquam residentis animi,” Sen. Tranq. 2, 8.—*
B. Instability: “tanta rerum humanarum,” Sen. Ep. 99, 9.