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- noun A member of an alleged
sect in the time of the English Commonwealth (1649–1660) who were regarded asheretical by the establishedchurch . - noun derogatory One of the Primitive Methodists, who seceded from the Wesleyan Methodists on the ground of their deficiency in fervour and zeal.
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Martin at Quaker Ranter is feeling the burden of the work: Youth Ministry, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Style:
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The Ranter - A popular vagabond due to their "look at me" style, the Ranter is the wastrel you cross the street to avoid and not just because of that stank.
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The Ranter - A popular vagabond due to their "look at me" style, the Ranter is the wastrel you cross the street to avoid and not just because of that stank.
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Ranter, that is like asking a leopard to change it’s spots. on December 30, 2006 at 10: 41 pm | Reply northwest police
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We value your contribution, even if it is drivel. on October 3, 2009 at 7: 12 pm Ranter
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Be nice to have staff as a PC! on January 20, 2010 at 3: 39 pm Ranter
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The year is also closing with another notable record: the longest period in modern aviation without a single fatal airliner accident, according to Harro Ranter , president of the Aviation Safety Network, a nonprofit organization that tracks accidents and incidents.
Airlines Count Down to Safest Year on Record Daniel Michaels 2011
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If you keep accepting what these idiots say then you will carry on getting idiots. on July 2, 2009 at 1: 22 pm | Reply Ranter
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The longest previous such period was 61 days, in 1985, according to Mr. Ranter.
Airlines Count Down to Safest Year on Record Daniel Michaels 2011
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Similar to a rather broad and sweeping statement based on facts obtained from a media with a highly personal and politicised agenda? on July 29, 2009 at 4: 30 pm Ranter on July 29, 2009 at 8: 40 am Henghist Pod
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