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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Startler, n. [Startle v.] One who is startled (by something), is disturbed, or takes offence at (the thing). —1671 McWard True Nonconf. 268.
None but such phantastick formalists as you will prove startlers at this sure and acceptable simplicity
