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perish

per·ish [ pérrish ] (past and past participle per·ished, present participle per·ish·ing, 3rd person present singular per·ish·es)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. die: to die, e.g. because of harsh conditions or an accident

2. disappear: to come to an end or cease to exist ( formal )

[13th century. < French périss-, stem of périr< Latin perire "go completely" < ire "go"]
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