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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To harangue, to rebuke in a long-winded or drawn-out way. archaic, transitive

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Etymology

In reference to the Biblical character Job, who was known to give lengthy reproofs to his friends.

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