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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1535
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Tangler, n. [Tangle v.] One who causes (something) to become tangled or confused. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet III 135 marg.
Abraham was nocht a wayne tangler of faith, nor yit was he only ane herar of the worde of Gode, bot a doer of the samin
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