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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Grunbled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Grumbling ().] [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumen, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. 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. Grum"ble v. t.To express or utter with grumbling. Grum"ble n. 1. The noise of one that grumbles. 2. A grumbling, discontented disposition. A bad case of grumble. Mrs. H. H. Jackson. スポンサード リンク
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