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   Peril , n. [F. péril, 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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   Peril, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Periled  or Perilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Periling or Perilling.] To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life.
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   Peril , v. i. To be in danger. [Obs.]
   Milton.
   
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