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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.
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In perils of waters, in perils of robbers. --2 Cor. xi.
26.
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Adventure hard
With peril great achieved. --Milton.
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{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.
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Syn: Hazard; risk; jeopardy. See {Danger}.
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