1. Perilous; dangerous: "starting from scratch in parlous economic times"
2. Obsolete Dangerously cunning.
parlous
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Excellent word, this one. Not only do I like it, but it would give the Dr. an opportunity to discuss syncopation, if he hasn't already.
Parlous is a syncopation of perilous. They seem to have taken on different meanings, too.
Nice.
Parlous is a syncopation of perilous. They seem to have taken on different meanings, too.
Nice.
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