Meaning of palsy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpɔlzi/

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1. Verb

   palsy

   Definitions

   1. affect with palsy

2. Noun

   palsy

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French paralisie, from an alteration of Latin paralysis (see paralysis)

   Definitions

   1. loss of the ability to move a body part
3. 2. a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor