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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Perverberat, v. (Nonce-formation, f. per pref. and e.m.E. verberate to strike so as to produce sound (1587).) — c1590 Fowler I. 224/10.
Lat thir hoarse clamours of my vaucal vox Perverberat your eares or orcus vex
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