n. & v.
--n. (pl. -ies)
1. paralysis, esp. with involuntary tremors.
2 a a condition of utter helplessness. b a cause of this.
--v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1. affect with palsy.
2 render helpless.
Etymology: ME pa(r)lesi f. OF paralisie ult. f. L paralysis: see PARALYSIS