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ive to anything all that is requisite to its nature and kind. God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfect in us. 1 John iv. 12. Inquire into the nature and properties of the things, . . . and thereby perfect our ideas of their distinct species. Locke. Perfecting press (Print.), a press in which the printing on both sid…

The state or condition of being perpetual. [Obs.] Testament of Love.

sone, and strong, and young of age. Chaucer. If it assume my noble father's person. Shak. Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shined. Milton.

rgument, or by reasons offered or suggested from reflection, etc.; to cause to believe. Beloved, we are persuaded better things of you. Heb. vi. 9.

To become perverted; to take the wrong course. [R.] Testament of Love.

al especially cherished and indulged; a fondling; a darling; often, a favorite child. The love of cronies, pets, and favorites. Tatler.

One of a society of mystics of the seventeenth century, -- called also the Family of Love. Tatler.

A lover of the truth. [Obs.] Brathwait.

To make love to women; to play the male flirt. You can't go philandering after her again. G. Eliot.

One who practices philanthropy; one who loves mankind, and seeks to promote the good of others.

Love to mankind; benevolence toward the whole human family; universal good will; desire and readiness to do good to all men; -- opposed to misanthropy. Jer. Taylor.

Self-love; selfishness. [Obs.] Beaumont.

Love of Greece.

A lover or friend of women; one who esteems woman as the higher type of humanity; -- opposed to Ant: misogynist.

A lover of learning; a scholar. Chesterfield.

Having love of learning or letters.

The love of learning or letters.

Having the love of offspring; fond of children.

The love of offspring; fondness for children.

Spurious philosophy; the love or practice of sophistry. Carlyle.