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permanent

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  1. lasting               
 
1. per.ma.nent \'p*rm-(*-)n*nt\ aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L permanent-, 
   permanens, prp. of permane-re)X to endure, fr. per- throughout + mane-re to 
   remain - more at PER-, MANSION : continuing or enduring without fundamental 
   or marked change : STAB LE - per.ma.nent.ly av
2. permanent n : a long-lasting hair wave produced by mechanical and 
   chemical means