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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pertinacie, n. Also: pertinn-. [e.m.E. and ME. pertinacie (Chaucer), -y(e. Cf. L. pertinācia.] Perverse obstinacy. = Pertinacité n. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 59/18.
Heriesie is ane fallis oppinioun defendit witht pertinnacie Ib. 66/24.
Pertinacie