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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1508-1566
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Perturbit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. perturbed (1512).] a. Confused (in mind); agitated. b. In a state of confusion. —a. c1508 Chepman and Myllar Prints vi b. 22.
Be nought perturbit in thyne aduertence 1528 Lynd. Dreme 158.
Because I se thy spreit … perturbit be malancolye c1552 Id. Mon. 3070.
Stawrobates … Gretlie perturbit in his mynd [etc.] —b. 1566 Reg. Privy C. I. 470.
The said cuntre is greitlie perturbit
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