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peruse verb (perused, perusing) 1 to read through (a book, magazine, etc) carefully. 2 to browse through something casually. 3 to examine or study (eg someone's face) attentively. perusal noun. peruser noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c in these senses; 15c meaning 'to use up': from per- sense 2 + use 1.
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