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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Periergy \Per"i*er`gy\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? overcareful; peri`
   about, beyond + ? work.]
   1. Excessive care or diligence. [Obs.]
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   2. (Rhet.) A bombastic or labored style. [R.]
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