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per·il / ˈperəl/ • n. serious and immediate danger: his family was in peril| a setback to the state could present a peril to the regime. ∎ (perils) the dangers or difficulties that arise from a particular situation or activity: she first witnessed the perils of pop stardom a decade ago. • v. (per·iled, per·il·ing; Brit. per·illed, per·il·ling) [tr.] archaic expose to danger; threaten: Jonathon periled his life for love of David. PHRASES: at one's peril at one's own risk (used esp. in warnings): neglect our advice at your peril. in (or at) peril of very likely to incur or to suffer from: the movement is in peril of dying. ∎ at risk of losing or injuring: anyone linked with the Republican cause would be in peril of their life. |
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"peril." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peril." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-peril.html "peril." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-peril.html |
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PERILThe designated contingency, risk, or hazard against which an insured seeks to protect himself or herself when purchasing a policy of insurance. Among the various types of perils for which insurance coverage is available are fire, theft, illness, and death. |
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"Peril." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Peril." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703324.html "Peril." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703324.html |
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peril XIII. — (O)F. péril :— L. perīc(u)lum experiment, risk, f. *per- in experīrī try + -culum -CLE.
So perilous XIII. — OF. perillous, -eus (mod. périlleux) :— L. perīculōsus. |
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T. F. HOAD. "peril." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "peril." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-peril.html T. F. HOAD. "peril." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-peril.html |
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peril •anthill • Edgehill • sidehill • molehill
•foothill • dunghill
•sigil, strigil, vigil
•strongyle • Virgil • Gaitskell • orchil
•roadkill • Danakil • overkill
•amyl, Tamil
•treadmill • windmill • gristmill
•sawmill • watermill • vinyl • mini-pill
•overspill • Caryl
•mandrel, mandrill
•Avril
•beryl, Cheryl, chrysoberyl, imperil, Merrill, peril, Sheryl
•tendril • April • Cyril • fibril • nombril
•nostril • Bovril • tumbril • escadrille
•espadrille • gracile • Cecil • utensil
•codicil • windowsill
•dactyl, pterodactyl
•pastille • standstill
•dentil, lentil, ventil
•quintile • pistil • postil • tormentil
•ethyl
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"peril." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peril." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-peril.html "peril." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-peril.html |
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