palsy
1pal·sy
noun \ˈpȯl-zē\ plural palsies
Definition of PALSY
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: a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor of the body or a part
Examples of PALSY
- <palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury>
Origin of PALSY
Middle English palesie, alteration of parlesey, from Anglo-French paralisie, from Latin paralysis
First Known Use: 14th century
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Synonyms: paralysis
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