PERVERSENESS, n. pervers'ness. Disposition to cross or vex untractableness crossness of temper a disposition uncomplying, unaccommodating or acting in opposition to what is proper or what is desired by others.
Her whom he wishes most, shall seldom gain
Through her perverseness.
1. Perversion. Not used.
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