† perceiveˈrationObs.rare—1. [f. as prec. + -ation.] =prec. 1. c1440Gesta Rom. li. 230 (Harl. MS.) A shrewde or a froward wil, or a fleshli delectacion, that makith foule the consienns and the perseueracion [Add. MS. perseverance], so that þe soule may not Se god, ne his owne perill.