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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perturbat(o)ur, n. [e.m.E. perturbatour (1539), late L. perturbator, OF. perturbateur (1418 in Godef. Compl.).] A disturber, trouble-maker. = Perturbar n. —a1538 Abell 78 a.
Othir perturbaturis contrarius to him stoppit his coronatioun 1555 Acts II. 500/1.
The wemen perturbatouris … salbe … put vpone the cukstulis of euerie burgh or towne
