Pe*ruse" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perused (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Perusing.] [Pref. per- + use.]

1.

To observe; to examine with care.

[R.]

Myself I then perused, and limb by limb Surveyed. Milton.

2.

To read through; to read carefully.

Shak.

 

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