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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1820
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†BRUMBLE, v. “To make a hollow murmuring noise, as that of the rushing or agitation of water in a pool” (w.Sc. 1825 Jam.2). Ppl.adj. brumbling.Sc. 1820 Blackwood's Mag. (Nov.) 203:
The sun was gaen down, an' I could hear the sugh of the brumbling pool.
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