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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1665-1667
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Turbulency, n. [17th c. Eng. turbulency (1607); Turbulans n.] A turbulent state, a state of causing disruption. — 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 10.
The Franciscans, who now are called Recollects because being al banished France by reason of their turbulency and intromitting with the state [etc.]
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