/
ˈpɔːlzi,
ˈpɒl-/
n.
(pl. palsies)
- dated paralysis, especially when accompanied by involuntary tremors.
- archaic a condition of incapacity or helplessness.
v.
(
be palsied)
be affected with palsy.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. paralisie, from an alt. of L. paralysis (see paralysis).
