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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Trubilnes,) Tribulnes, n. [ME and e.m.E. turblenes (Wyclif), trowbulnes (1482), trobilnes (14 … ).] Feeling of being troubled; distress. —a1400 Leg. S. xxiv 327.
Bot al he tholyt fore Cristis sak & neuir for ony tribulnes Spak he il
