† diˈsturblance Obs.
[f. next + -ance: prob. from a corresponding AF. form: cf. distroublance.]
= disturbance.
| c 1330 R. Brunne Chron. Wace (Rolls) 8141 Seys now hym al þe desturblance, & where-of comeþ þat wonder chaunce. c 1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode ii. v. (1869) 77 Þe disturblaunce cometh of þin ouertrowinge. c 1449 Pecock Repr. 401 Grete..disturblauncis and debatis. c 1450 St. Cuthbert (Surtees) 4629 Wha so did þaim disturblaunce. |