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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Permayn, v. [F. per-, parmaindre, parmenir, -oir, L. permanēre, e.m.E. permane (1657), and cf. Remain v.] intr. To continue or remain. —1456 Hay I. 225/5.
Law of nature … permaynis for ever undefoulit but mutacioun [etc.]