Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PERNIM, adj. 1. Saucy, pert, cheeky, impudent (Sh. 1965); 2. Strait-laced, smug, priggish (Id.).
[Per-, intensive pref., + Nim.]
