palsied

adjective

pal·sied | \ ˈpȯl-zēd

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Definition of palsied

: affected with or as if with palsy

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In some countries, key public service industries are nationalized; in others, they are strictly regulated in a way that goes well beyond our palsied agencies. — John B. Judis, New Republic, "The Socialism America Needs Now," 24 Aug. 2017

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The first known use of palsied was in 1550

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palsied

adjective

pal·sied | \ ˈpȯl-zēd

\

Medical Definition of palsied

: affected with palsy

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