peruse
The origin and history of peruse.
Etymology
Origin debated — likely from Anglo-Norman peruser ("to use up") or Medieval Latin perusitare ("wear out"), later narrowing to mean "examine closely."
The origin and history of peruse.
Origin debated — likely from Anglo-Norman peruser ("to use up") or Medieval Latin perusitare ("wear out"), later narrowing to mean "examine closely."
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