The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Agitator \Ag"i*ta`tor\, n. [L.] 1. One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others; as, political reformers and agitators. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eng. Hist.) One of a body of men appointed by the army, in Cromwell's time, to look after their interests; -- called also adjutators. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 3. An implement for shaking or mixing. [1913 Webster]