Perilsome

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised or marked by peril; perilous

    "In which regard it was considered of by the common table of the cupbearers what a perilsome thing it was to let any stranger or out-dweller approach so near the precincts of the prince as the great chamber without examining what he was and giving him his pass."

Example

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"In which regard it was considered of by the common table of the cupbearers what a perilsome thing it was to let any stranger or out-dweller approach so near the precincts of the prince as the great chamber without examining what he was and giving him his pass."

Etymology

From peril + -some.

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