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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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Entry for 'Perverse'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​p/perverse.html.
 
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