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Meanings of old grumbler in English

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Usage of old grumbler in English
1
I'm sure such an old grumbler ought to have been in the Apocrypha.
We Two: A Novel
2
The students had chosen a hideous old grumbler to impersonate him.
In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales
3
The old grumbler and I have learned so many duets to play to you.
Ivanoff: A Play
4
I'm a born old grumbler, mavourneen, I know-contrarinessin person!
Australia Felix
5
Of course, I am a disappointed, irreverent old grumbler.
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
6
Philammon had nothing to say; and wisely held his peace, while the old grumbler ran on-
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
7
What an inveterate old grumbler you are, Hyde!
The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood
8
There's one thing, you old grumbler, it is quite certain he cannot do worse than you do.
The Lion of the North: A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus
9
If he had written a lampoon on Dennis, such as that on Atticus, or that on Sporus, the old grumbler would have been crushed.
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
10
'Yes,' said the old grumbler, mollified, 'that was a right good fight.'
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
11
'He was one of my old grumblers in Egypt.'
The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
12
'There!' whispered the old grumbler.
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
13
'Ah, old grumbler,' said he, 'you were one of my Egyptian grenadiers, were you not, and had your musket of honour at Marengo.
The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard
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