— perspirability , n. — perspirable , adj. — perspiringly , adv. — perspiry , adj.
/peuhr spuyeur"/ , v. , perspired, perspiring .
v.i.
1. to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, esp. when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
v.t.
2. to emit through pores; exude.
[ 1640-50; perspirare to blow constantly (said of the wind), breathe through; in NL: to sweat imperceptibly. See PER-, INSPIRE ]