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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Molestsome, a. [f. Molest n. or a.] Troublesome, vexatious. —1558-66 Bk. Common Order (1575) in 1558-66 Knox VI. 376.
We acknowledge … that afflictions are molestsome [1602, molestuous], noysome and hard to be borne with of fragil fleshe
