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grunbled |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grunbled}; p. pr & vb n. {Grumbling}.] [Cf. LG grummeln grumman D. grommelen grommen, and F. grommeler of German origin; cf W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf {Grum}, {Grim}.] 1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more --Prior. 2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as a lion grumbling over his prey. 3. To rumble; to make a low harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as the distant thunder grumbles.
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