2. (Zoˆl.) Belonging to the Perennibranchiata.

Per*en"ni*ty (?), n. [L. perennitas.] The quality of being perennial.

[R.] Derham.

Per`er*ra"tion (?), n. [L. pererrare, pererratum, to wander through.] A

wandering, or rambling, through various places. [R.] Howell.

Per"fect (?), a. [OE. parfit, OF. parfit, parfet, parfait, F. parfait,

L. perfectus, p. p. of perficere to carry to the end, to perform,

finish, perfect; per (see Per-) + facere to make, do. See Fact.] 1.

Brought to consummation or completeness; completed; not defective nor

redundant; having all the properties or qualities requisite to its

nature and kind; without flaw, fault, or blemish; without error;

mature; whole; pure; sound; right; correct.

My strength is made perfect in weakness.

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