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groundswell
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
groundswell \ground"swell`\ (ground"sw[e^]l`), n.
1. A long, deep wave in the sea, sometimes caused by distant
winds or storms.
[PJC]
2. A rising sentiment of support or enthusiasm, especially
among the general public; as, a groundswell of opinion
favoring campaign finance reform.
[PJC]
