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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1589
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Pervein, v. [L. pervenire to reach, attain to. Cf. 17th c. Eng. pervene to arrive (at).] intr. To attain (to an end). — 1589 Cal. Sc. P. X. 57.
Without sume vaged men the King vill hardly pervein to the overthrow of theis factious lords
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