† disturblancen.
Obsolete.
= disturbance n.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > lack of subjection > unruliness > disorder or riot > [noun] > a disturbance or riot
stormOE
disturbance1297
disturblancec1330
riota1393
disturbation1529
ruffle1534
upstir1549
tumult1560
embroilment1609
hubbuba1625
embroil1636
ruction1809
uproaring1827
c1330 R. Mannyng Chron. Wace (Rolls) 8141 Seys now hym al þe desturblance, & where-of comeþ þat wonder chaunce.
c1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode (1869) ii. v. 77 Þe disturblaunce cometh of þin ouertrowinge.
c1449 R. Pecock Repressor (1860) 401 Grete..disturblauncis and debatis.
?c1450 Life St. Cuthbert (1891) l. 4629 Wha so did þaim disturblaunce.
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