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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rampaging, ppl. adj. [Rampage v., not recorded till 1715, and only Sc. till 1808. Of uncertain formation, but perh. Ramp v. + -age.] Raging; violent. —1692 Kingarth Par. Rec. 163.
The said James came … into Katrin Frisels house in a rampaging way calling for meat
