History and Etymology for veer
Cf. Old Scots wyr, wyre "to throw along a curving trajectory," vyre "to turn about a fixed point," apparently borrowed from Anglo-French virer with no alteration of vowel.
Where did the word perseverance come from?
The first records of the word perseverance come from the 1300s. It ultimately derives from the Latin persevērāre, meaning “to persist,” from persevērus, “very strict.” Perseverance takes strict discipline.
What is the meaning of veered off?
: to begin to go in the wrong direction The rocket veered off course.
