-Psalm 138:2, KJV
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KJV Dictionary Definition: peril
peril
PER'IL, n. L. periculum, from Gr. to try, to attempt, that is, to strain; an attempt, danger, hazard; to pass, to thrust in or transfix; L. experior; Eng. experience.
1. Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; particular exposure of person or property to injury,loss or destruction from any cause whatever.
In perils of waters; in perils of robbers. 2 Cor.11.
2. Danger denounced; particular exposure; You do it at your peril, or at the peril of your father's displeasure.
PER'IL, v.i. To be in danger. Not used.
perilous
PER'ILOUS, a. Dangerous; hazardous; full of risk; as a perilous undertaking; a perilous situation.
1. Vulgarly used for very, like mighty; as perilous shrewd.
2. Smart; witty; as a perilous parlous boy.
Vulgar and obsolete.
perilously
PER'ILOUSLY, adv. Dangerously; with hazard.
perilousness
PER'ILOUSNESS, n. Dangerousness; danger; hazard.
Previous word: perhaps. Next word: perish.
"Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read" —Isaiah 34:16, KJV
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