PERISH


Meaning of PERISH in English

■ verb

1》 literary die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

↘suffer complete ruin or destruction.

2》 (of rubber, food, etc.) rot or decay.

3》 ( be ~ed ) Brit. informal be suffering from extreme cold.

Phrases

~ the thought informal may the thought or idea prove unfounded.

Origin

ME: from OFr. periss- , lengthened stem of perir , from L. perire 'pass away'.

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