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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pertinax, a. [e.m.E. pertynax (Caxton), F. pertinax, -ace. Cf. late ME. (or ? e.m.E.) pertinace (15th c.).] Stubborn, pertinacious. —1535 Stewart 17647. Ib. 59258.
So pertinax thai war into that steid [etc.]
