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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Molestant, a. [f. Molest v., patterned as Protestant: cf. late e.m.E. molestance (1693).] That molests; troublesome, vexatious. — 1581 Sat. P. xliv. 8.
The Protestant so molestant, be al intelligence, For hyire the fyire sal get of Cerberus
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