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Pernicious PERNI'CIOUS, a. [L. perniciosus, from pernicies; perneco, to kill; per and nex, necis,death.] 1. Destructive; having

Magnanimity MAGNANIM'ITY, n. [L. magnanimitas; magnus, great, and animus, mind.] Greatness of mind; that elevation or dignity of

Perfidy PER'FIDY, n. [L. perfidia; per and fides, faith.] The act of violating faith, a promise, vow or