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Emperil :: Emperil (v. t.) To put in peril. See Imperil.

Perilled :: Perilled () of Peri.

Perilymphatic :: Perilymphatic (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, perilymph..

Apperil :: Apperil (n.) Peril.

Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Having but a little margin; having barely sufficient space, time, or number, etc.; close; near; -- with special reference to some peril or misfortune; as, a narrow shot; a narrow escape; a narrow majority..

Salvage :: Salvage (n.) That part of the property that survives the peril and is saved.

Peril :: Peril (v. i.) To be in danger.

Imperilment :: Imperilment (n.) The act of imperiling, or the state of being imperiled..

Imminent :: Imminent (a.) Threatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril.

Bottomry :: Bottomry (n.) A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and sometimes the accruing freight) as security for the repayment of money advanced or lent for the use of the ship, if she terminates her voyage successfully. If the ship is lost by perils of the sea, the lender loses the money; but if the ship arrives safe, he is to receive the money lent, with the interest or premium stipulated, although it may, and

Endanger :: Endanger (v. t.) To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace..

Bestead :: Bestead (v. t.) To put in peril; to beset.

Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.

Imminent :: Imminent (a.) Full of danger; threatening; menacing; perilous.

Slipperily :: Slipperily (adv.) In a slippery manner.

Perilous :: Perilous (a.) Daring; reckless; dangerous.

Extremity :: Extremity (n.) The highest degree of inconvenience, pain, or suffering; greatest need or peril; extreme need; necessity..

Perilymph :: Perilymph (n.) The fluid which surrounds the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear, and separates it from the walls of the chambers in which the labyrinth lies..

Peril :: Peril (v. t.) To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life..

Imperilled :: Imperilled () of Imperi.

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