Definitions for perpend

perpend per·pend

Spelling: [pur-puh nd]
IPA: /ˈpɜr pənd/

Perpend is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 96 anagrams from letters in perpend (deenppr).

Definitions for perpend

noun

  1. a large stone passing through the entire thickness of a wall.

verb (used with object)

  1. to consider.

verb (used without object)

  1. to ponder; deliberate.

Origin of perpend

1225-75; variant of parpen, parpend, Middle English perpein, parpein (late Middle English perpend- in compound) a stone dressed on more than one side Old French perpein, parpain, perhaps repr

Examples for perpend

Upon these points, perpend, and give me the results of your perpensions.

If he meets with only conscripts and militia he may penetrate as far as Harrisburg, and then let Europe perpend!

Wherefore, most selected friend, perpend at thy leisure, and so God speed thee!

There is a hint for you, worthy of the Row; and now, perpend—pronounce.

I do perpend that to earn these pieces of which you speak one must perform some worthy business.

Would it not, as Henley used to say, give him much to perpend?

Word Value for perpend
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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