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PERVICACIOUS
Etymology
Adjective
pervicacious (comparative more pervicacious, superlative most pervicacious)
Extremely stubborn or headstrong; wilful, obstinate. [from 17th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Per`vi*ca"cious, a. Etym: [L. pervicax, -acis.]
Definition: Obstinate; willful; refractory. [Obs.] -- Per`vi*ca"cious*ly, adv.
– Per`vi*ca"cious*ness, n. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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