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Fretful 84% connected

Disposed to fret; ill-humored; peevish; angry; in a state of vexation; as, a fretful temper.

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Fretful 84% connected

Disposed to fret; ill-humored; peevish; angry; in a state of vexation; as, a fretful temper.

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Protestant 84% connected

One who protests; -- originally applied to those who adhered to Luther, and protested against, or made a solemn declaration of dissent from, a decree…

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Protestant 84% connected

One who protests; -- originally applied to those who adhered to Luther, and protested against, or made a solemn declaration of dissent from, a decree…

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Querulous 84% connected

Given to quarreling; quarrelsome.

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Querulous 84% connected

Given to quarreling; quarrelsome.

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