v. t. | 1. | To call; to name. |
2. | To maintain obstinately against denial or contradiction; also, to contend or argue against (another) with obstinacy; to chide; | |
3. | To beat, or thrash. | |
4. | To cozen, or cheat. | |
v. i. | 1. | To contend obstinately; to be pertinacious. |
n. | 1. | An obstinate decision or determination; a pertinacious affirmation. |