† pertund, v. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. pertund-ĕre, f. per- 2 + tundĕre to beat, hammer.]
trans. To break through, perforate.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 206 A Pyrotick..breaks the impostume and pertunds the swellings. |
† pertund, v. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. pertund-ĕre, f. per- 2 + tundĕre to beat, hammer.]
trans. To break through, perforate.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 206 A Pyrotick..breaks the impostume and pertunds the swellings. |
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