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Periergy

Per′i-erˊgy

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Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] overcareful;

περί

about, beyond + [GREEK] work.]

1.

Excessive care or diligence.

[Obs.]

2.

(Rhet.)

A bombastic or labored style.

[R.]