The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Motion \Mo"tion\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Motioned; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Motioning.]
   1. To make a significant movement or gesture, as with the
      hand; as, to motion to one to take a seat.
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   2. To make proposal; to offer plans. [Obs.] --Shak.
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