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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1581, 1640, 1698
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Murmurer, n. [e.m.E. (1526).] One who grumbles or complains. — 1581 Hamilton in Cath. Tr. (S.T.S.) 84/1.
Thir ar murmurers, querelus 1640 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 140.
Ane ordinar murmurer and complainer contraire the proceidings of the Estaites 1698 Penninghame Par. Rec. I. 22.
His being a murmurer at dispensations of the Lord to him
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