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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Turbulans, -ance, n. [e.m.E. turbulence (1598), OF turbulance, -ence, L. turbulentia.] Commotion, disturbance, civil disorder. —1514 Wigtown B. Ct. 34b.
Lowis McGilhans & Jame Vrycht for strowblans of the toun … and Lowis McGilhans till ane syis Lowis Quhit be ane syis of the turbulans 1639 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 231.
That the haill inhabitants … be ready, … to … assist the magistrates and officers of this burgh for settling of whatsomever tumilts and turbulances that shall happen to fall out
