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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Persist, v. [e.m.E. persyste (1538), L. persistere.] intr. To persist (in a course of action or state of mind). — 1565 Facs. Nat. MSS. III. lvi.
I can not think … that hir maiestie uill persist in this maner of dealing uith me c1590 Fowler II. 31/9.
Thou persistand in thy foolishnes
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