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.
[ ME pa(r)lesi f. OF paralisie ult. f. L paralysis: see PARALYSIS ]