PERVERSE, a. pervers'. L. perversus. See Pervert.
1. Literally, turned aside hence, distorted from the right.
2. Obstinate in the wrong disposed to be contrary stubborn untractable.
To so perverse a sex all grace is vain.
3. Cross petulant peevish disposed to cross and vex.
I'll frown and be perverse, and say thee nay.
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