a. [ L. permeans, p. pr. ] Passing through; permeating. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proportion multiplied by 100;
n. [ Per cent + -age, as in average. See Per, and Cent. ] (Com.) A certain rate per cent; the allowance, duty, rate of interest, discount, or commission, on a hundred. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proportion multiplied by 100;
n. [ Per cent + -age, as in average. See Per, and Cent. ] (Com.) A certain rate per cent; the allowance, duty, rate of interest, discount, or commission, on a hundred. [ 1913 Webster ]