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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Passeveir, -weir, Pasewir. Irreg. varr. of Persever(e v. — a1550 Lang Rosair 246.
That I may passeveir in werkis of halynes a1578 Pitsc. I. 3/11.
Sum is so blindit … He curis nocht so he may passeweir [v.r. pasewir] In gold and siluir and in warldlie geir
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