These words pertain unto us at this time as they pertained to them
at their time.
Latimer.
Per*ter`e*bra"tion (?), n. [L. perterebratus, p. p. of perterebrare to
bore through.] The act of boring through. [Obs.] Ainsworth.
Per*thi`o*cy*an"o*gen (?), n. (Chem.) Same as Persulphocyanogen.
Perth"ite (?), n. [So called from Perth, in canada.] (Min.) A kind of
feldspar consisting of a laminated intertexture of albite and
orthoclase, usually of different colors. -- Per*thit"ic (#), a.
Per`ti*na"cious (?), a.[L. pertinax, -acis; per + tenax tenacious. See
Per-, and Tenacious.] 1. Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose,
or design, with obstinacy; perversely persistent; obstinate; as,
pertinacious plotters; a pertinacious beggar.