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† Pern, v.1 Obs.|pɜːn|
Also 6 Pearn.
trans. To deal with after the manner of Dr. Perne, Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge, 1554–80, who changed his opinions adroitly; to change (a profession, creed, etc.) for some ulterior end.
c1589Dial. Tyran. Dealing Bps. D ij, Jacke. What Doctor Pearne? Why he is the notablest turnecoate in al this land,..it is made a prouerbe..that if one haue a coate or cloake that is turned, they saye it is Pearned. 1608Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. iv. Schisme 293 Those that, to ease their Purse, or please their Prince, Pern their Profession, their Religion mince. |