† purˈsuite, v. Sc. Obs.
[In 6 persuite for pursuite, f. prec.: cf. persecute.]
trans. To persecute: = pursue v. 1.
| 1563 Winȝet Four Scoir Thre Quest. (S.T.S.) I. 67 We ar..iniustlie persuitit, with sa grete rigour, as we war heretikis or apostatis. Ibid. 95 King Saull..persuitand the said Dauid iniustlie to the deth. |