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1perm
noun \ˈpərm\
: a process in which someone's hair is curled and treated with chemicals so that it remains curly for a long time
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1927
2perm
verb
: to make (hair) curly for a long time by using chemicals : to give a perm to (hair)
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transitive verb
: to give (hair) a permanent wave
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1928
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