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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Perfurmis,) Perfurmeis, v. P.p. -ist, -is. [Late north. ME. perfourmys: cf. Perfurnis v. and Perform v.] = Perfurnis v. — 1513 Doug. iii. viii. 82 (see Perfurnis v. 1 (1) (b)).
Perfurmist, -is (p.p.) c1552 Perfurmeis; Lynd. Mon. 4151 (ed. 1592; OED.) (see Perfurnis v. 1 (1) (b)).