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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perturband, ppl. a. [Perturb v.] That causes disorder or agitation. —1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 135.
The bad espect of Saturne wes appesit … Perturband spretis causyng to hauld coye