† perˈplead,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. per- 2 + plead v.] intr. To plead strongly. 1581J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 340 b, As touching Prescription of Antiquity, Osorius perpleding [orig.contestans] demaundeth of Haddon, in what wise he defendeth yt his innovation.