Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PER-TI-NA'CIOUS-LY
PER-TI-NA'CIOUSPER-TI-NA'CIOUS-NESS, or PER-TI-NAC'I-TY
PER-TI-NA'CIOUS-LY, adv.
Obstinately; with firm or perverse adherence to opinion or purpose. He pertinaciously maintains his first opinions.
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