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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wrangling, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. wranglyng (Piers Plowman) a quarrel, quarrelling, wrangling (1612) disputation.] Twisting, distortion (of meaning). —1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 74.
The Eternall wyll not suffer … the wrangling of the wryttinges of his sanctes, unpunished
