Per″il (?), n. [F. péril, fr. L. periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and E. fare. See Fare, and cf. Experience.] Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.
In perils of waters, in perils of robbers. 2 Cor. xi. 26.
Adventure hard
With peril great achieved. Milton.
At, orOn, one's peril, with risk or danger to one; at the hazard of. “On thy soul's peril.” Shak.
Syn. — Hazard; risk; jeopardy. See Danger.