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parlous

par·lous [ prləss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
unsafe: very unsafe, uncertain, or difficult ( archaic or humorous )



adverb 
Definition:
 
very: used to emphasize the extreme or excessive nature of something ( archaic )

[14th century. Shortening and alteration of perilous]

par·lous·ly adverb
par·lous·ness noun
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