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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perfesse, adv. [Par-, Per- pref., Per pref.2 and ME. fes (c 1400), fece, feesche, fesse (1486), OF. fesse, faisse etc.] In heraldry: As a fesse or horizontal stripe across the field. — 1494 Loutfut MS. 145 b, etc.
He beris asure & sable perfesse
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