Associations to the word «Palsy»

Wiktionary

PALSY, noun. (pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
PALSY, verb. To paralyse, either completely or partially.
PALSY, adjective. (colloquial) Chummy, friendly.

Dictionary definition

PALSY, noun. Loss of the ability to move a body part.
PALSY, noun. A condition marked by uncontrollable tremor.
PALSY, verb. Affect with palsy.

Wise words

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John Locke