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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perdurand, ppl. a. [f. late ME. and e.m.E. perdure v. (c 1450), obs. F. par-, perdurer, L. perdūrāre to harden, endure.] Enduring, lasting. = Perdurabil(l a. a. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 2148.
Thy maiestie mot haue eternallie … Felicitie perdurand in this eird