palsy

  1. Noun.  (pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
  2. Verb.  to paralyse, either completely or partially.
  3. Adjective.  (colloquial) Chummy, friendly.

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