perspired

Variant of perspire

transitive verb, intransitive verb perspired, perspiring

to give forth (a characteristic salty moisture) through the pores of the skin; sweat

Origin: Fr perspirer < L perspirare, to breathe everywhere < per-, through + spirare, to breathe: see per- & spirit

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