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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rantring, pres. p. [Altered form of ranting, f. Rant v.] Talking wildly, exaggerating. —1657 Balfour Ann. II 378.
Leiseing-makers … quho by rantring and lying had done muche mischeiffe
