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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Distroublar, n. [ME. dystrobelar (c 1440).] A disturber, molester. —1456 Hay I. 190/6.
Quhethir hir husband aw to … mak were apon hir distroublaris Ib. 295/32.
All heretykis … and rebellouris and distroublaris of it [sc. the Kirk]
