Mutinying

Mutinying
Mutiny Mu"ti*ny, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Mutinied}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mutinying}.] 1. To rise against, or refuse to obey, lawful authority in military or naval service; to excite, or to be guilty of, mutiny or mutinous conduct; to revolt against one's superior officer, or any rightful authority. [1913 Webster]

2. To fall into strife; to quarrel. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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