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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tormoyl, v. [e.m.E. turmoile (c1511), turmoyl-, tourmoyle (both 1530), tormoil (1610).] tr. To disturb, agitate. —c1600 Montg. Suppl. xxv 6.
The surgeing seyis … Tormoylit nocht the wandring shipis sa sair, As absence dois torment my werie spreit
