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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Strublar, -er, Strubbler, n. [Late ME stroblare (once, Prompt. Parv.); aphetic f. Distroublar n.] One who causes trouble, creates a disturbance; a molester (of others). —1491 Dunferm. Ann. 171.
[Six wabsters,] strubblers, [were tried on January 10th 1491 by the magistrates of Dunfermline] 1499 Rogers Social Life III 377.
[Ellyn of Walwode … was found to be] ane strubler of Robyn Gibson be detraccione 1499–1500 Dunferm. B. Rec. I 103.
Vilyem Jaksone is fundyne strublar of Dauid Cupir … and Dauid Cupir is made cleyne of strublance 1501 Dunferm. B. Rec. I 114.
That Thomas Scharp wes maid ane common fechtar and j strublar 1502 Dunferm. B. Rec. I 124.
Robert and Cristiane [were found to be] strublaris … of the tovne 1552 Dundee B. Ct. II 146a (4 April).
Andro Paule the other strublar is decernit to ly in the stokis xxiiij houris
