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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Perfet,) Perfett, -feit(e, a. [e.m.E. perfait (1526), -fett (1536): see Parfait a. and OF. parfet, -fete, -feit, -fait. Cf. Perfit(e and Perfect. Since in many hands, including that of Knox, it is often impossible to distinguish ct from tt, the form perfett may conceivably stand rather for perfect.] Perfect. = Perfit(e a. 1 and 3. —c1490 Porteous Noblenes 5/1 (Ch. & M.).
Gif the vndirtaking turn not to perfeit end his labour passis as at noght 1551 Hamilton Cat. 59.
Conteynand the trew and perfeit service quhilk in our hart we aucht to gif til our Lord God 1559 Knox VI. 80.
God unite their harts in perfett love ?c1675 J. Gordon Hist. III. 58.
For settling a perfeite peace in churche and kyngdome
