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(Persever-,) Perseveir-, Perceiwering, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME. perseuerynge (Chaucer), f. Persever(e v.] The action or fact of persevering. — 1596 Dalr. I. 70/8.
Thair quick receiueng of the Christne religione and … sa constantlie in it perseueiring 1605 Stewart Mem. 114.
Lyk as thay thairintill contenowis in perceiwering [pr. imperceiwering] in thair malice aganis the said complener
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