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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pervert, -wert, a. [Late ME. perverte (c 1470), -vart, -vert (16th c.), ? shortened f. perverted.] Turned away from what is good. = Perverst a. 1. — a1500 Lanc. 1470.
This is the caus … Fore yow to Gode was frawart and perwert Arundel MS. 252/404.
I peruert and misarable synnar am noucht wourthy [etc.]
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