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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thunderer, n. [ME and e.m.E. thonderere (Chaucer), thundrer (1552), thunderer (1586); Thunder n.] One who speaks loudly and energetically; a powerful orator. —a1651 Calderwood in Misc. Wodrow Soc. 429.
Mr. John Davidson … preached twelve or thirteen sermons … Speaches were given out among the bishops, and at the court, that he was a thunderer
