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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1540
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Murmell, n. [Cf. obs. Germ. murmel murmuring, Murmill v. and Murmur n.] Discontent or disapproval as bruited among the people. = Murmuratio(u)n n. 1 b. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 2521.
And for till saif vs fra murmell [: Gude-counsell] 1540 Ib. 2538.
Gif vs ȝour counsell, How we sall slaik the greit murmell Of pure peopill
