Per"i*sarc (?), n. [Pref. peri- + Gr. &?;, &?;, flesh.] (Zoˆl.) The
outer, hardened integument which covers most hydroids.
Pe*ris"cian (?), a. [Gr. &?;; &?; around + &?; shadow: cf. F.
pÈriscien.] Having the shadow moving all around.
{ Pe*ris"cians (?), ||Pe*ris"ci*i (?), } n. pl. [NL. See Periscian.]
Those who live within a polar circle, whose shadows, during some summer
days, will move entirely round, falling toward every point of the
compass.
Per"i*scope (?), n. [Pref. peri- + -scope.] A general or comprehensive
view. [R.]
Per`i*scop"ic (?), a. [Cf. F. pÈriscopique.] Viewing all around, or on
all sides.
Periscopic spectacles (Opt.), spectacles having concavo-convex or
convexo-concave lenses with a considerable curvature corresponding to
that of the eye, to increase the distinctness of objects viewed
obliquely.
Per"ish (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Perished (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Perishing.] [OE. perissen, perisshen, F. pÈrir, p. pr. pÈrissant, L.
perire to go or run through, come to nothing, perish; per through + ire
to go. Cf. Issue, and see -ish.] To be destroyed; to pass away; to
become nothing; to be lost; to die; hence, to wither; to waste away.