v. per·spired, per·spir·ing, per·spires v.intr. To excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin. v.tr. To expel through external pores; exude. [Latin perspīrāre, to blow steadily : per-, through; see PER- + spīrāre, to breathe.] |
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