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palsy

/ˈpɔːlzi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
  2. To paralyse, either completely or partially.
  3. Chummy, friendly.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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