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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(possibly rare) Extremely stubborn or headstrong; wilful, obstinate..
You are recommended, Miss, to the practice of your private devotions. May they be efficacious upon the mind of one of the most pervicacious young creatures that ever was heard of!
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Pervicacious means (possibly rare) Extremely stubborn or headstrong; wilful, obstinate..
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You are recommended, Miss, to the practice of your private devotions. May they be efficacious upon the mind of one of the most pervicacious young creatures that ever was heard of!
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