Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PASSIVERE, v. To exceed (w.Lth. 1825 Jam.).
[A corrupt form and usage of Eng. persevere = to persist in an action to an excessive degree.]
