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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1664
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Whummle, v. [Var. of Quhomle v. Cf. Humil.] tr.To overturn, knock (something) down. — 1664 Gunn Cross Kirk, Peebles 190.
The devil come to the rigging of your house and whummle it down on your head and on your family
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