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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 | ||
Peril \Per"il\, n. [F. p['e]ril, fr. L. periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and E. fare. See Fare, and cf. Experience.] Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction. [1913 Webster] In perils of waters, in perils of robbers. --2 Cor. xi. 26. [1913 Webster] Adventure hard With peril great achieved. --Milton. [1913 Webster] At one's peril, or On one's peril, with risk or danger to one; at the hazard of. "On thy soul's peril." --Shak. [1913 Webster] Syn: Hazard; risk; jeopardy. See Danger. [1913 Webster] | ||
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