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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tumultuating, vbl. n. [17th c. Eng. tumultuating (1642).] The action of causing a disturbance or commotion; an instance of this. Also fig. —1661 Lauderdale P. I 90.
The state cannot be secured from tumultuatings 1681 Proclam. 21 Jan.
The students … did associat themselves with prentises and introduce a new way of tumultuating by putting up blew ribbans as signis and cognisances —fig. 1672 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. III 707.
O to see the glorious majestie that appeareth in his soveraignity … How would it calme the rebellious tumultuating of our unbeleeving heart
