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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Truculent, adj. [e.m.E. truculent (c1540), L. truculentus.] Savage, barbarous. — 1533 Boece 211b.
Beseking onelie the legate he wald nocht think hevy to supple him with power quhen he had ado aganis the felloun truculent pepill of Scottis
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