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† perˈspection Obs.
[ad. L. perspectiōn-em, n. of action from perspicĕre to look through, look closely into, view, behold, f. per- 1 + specĕre to look.]
A looking through, into, or at something; view, sight, inspection, contemplation; regard, respect; insight; outlook, look-out. (lit. and fig.)
1549Compl. Scot. viii. 72 O quhat vanhap..is this that..hes blyndit ȝour ene fra the perspectione of ȝour extreme ruuyne? 1621T. Williamson tr. Goulart's Wise Vieillard 177 Such perspection and contemplation of faith is not..a vaine imagination. 1650Bulwer Anthropomet. 72 Not only made..for ornament unto the eye, but for perspection. 1682Bunyan Holy War i, Eye-gate was the place of perspection. |