PER'IL, noun [Latin periculum, from Gr. to try, to attempt, that is, to strain; an attempt, danger, hazard; to pass, to thrust in or transfix; Latin 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 Corinthians 11:26.

2. Danger denounced; particular exposure; You do it at your peril or at the peril of your father's displeasure.

PER'IL, verb intransitive To be in danger. [Not used.]