資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Peril \Per"il\, n. [F. p['e]ril, 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}, or {On}, {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}.