The term "per" appears in literature with remarkable versatility, functioning both in literal and figurative contexts. It is often employed to indicate a rate, ratio, or unit of measure—for instance, expressing financial or numerical proportions such as "30 per cent" in a discussion of social classes ([1]) or "$20,000 per month" in an economic account ([2]). Equally, "per" is used to denote distribution across a unit, as seen in measurements like "per acre" ([3]) or "per head" ([4]), and even in heraldic descriptions, where it organizes design elements (e.g., "per chevron" in [5]). Beyond these technical uses, the word finds a home in more idiomatic and nuanced expressions across various languages and genres, from classical Latin texts ([6], [7]) and Italian proverbs ([8], [9]) to Shakespearean and early modern dramatic works ([10], [11]). This multiplicity of applications underscores "per" as a small yet powerful tool in literature, capable of conveying precision in quantified statements as well as enriching the stylistic texture of narrative and poetic language.