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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Murmuros, Murmorous, a. [Cf. e.m.E. murmurous (1582).] Pertaining to, or accompanied by, grumbling, that complains or grumbles. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 621 (Asl.).
Sair pvnissing Quhilk thai suld suffer but murmuros [H. murmorous] menyng
