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† perˈquire, v. Obs. rare. [ad. L. perquīrĕre to make diligent search for, f. per- 2 + quærĕre to seek: cf. OF. parquerir.] trans. To search through, or make diligent search into. Hence † perˈquiring ppl. a., inquiring.
1597A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. b iv b/2 Mr. Rabet, a verye inventive and perquiringe man. 1659C. Clobery Div. Glimpses 73 Perquire Zoographurs, and none recite, A Romane Pope turn'd willing Anchorite. |