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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mutineer, v. Also vbl. n. -eering. [f. as Mutinire n.; also mod. Eng. (1709).] intr. Of troops: To mutiny. b. Also, to rebel against authority, more generally; to refuse to obey certain orders or instructions. —1661-88 Lauder Notices Affair I. 375.
The Lord Nairne and some others mutineered and alledged … ther was no law could oblidge them to afternoons meetings Ib. II. 489. Ib. 561.
A souldier … is shot … for … giving a blow to his serjeant. This is strict military discipline against mutineering
