danger

Less common meanings

4. 4
   verbobsolete

   To put someone or something in harm's way.

   The sides o'th' world may danger. Much is breeding

   c. 1606, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Anthonie and Cleopatra”Here, danger means be put at risk, be endangered.

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   nounobsoleteuncountable

   Harm or trouble caused to someone or something.

   We put a Sting in him, / That at his will he may doe danger with.

   1599, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Iulius Cæsar”Here, danger means harm or damage.

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   nounobsoleteuncountable

   Being responsible under the law, and open to judgment or punishment.

   Thou shalt not kyll. Whosoever shall kyll, shalbe in daunger of iudgement.

   1526, [William Tyndale, transl.], The Newe Testamẽt (Tyndale Bible)Here, daunger means being answerable to, or liable for, judgment.

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   nounobsoleteuncountable

   Power that one person held to harm or punish another.

   You stand within his danger, do you not?

   c. 1596, William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”Here, danger means power to harm or punish someone.

   Covetousness of gains hath brought [them] in danger of this statute.

   1551, Thomas More, A Fruteful

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   nounobsoleteuncountable

   An unwillingness to give or do something, or holding back.

   I shall make danger, sure.

   1652, John Fletcher, The Wild-Goose ChaseHere, danger means holding back or being unwilling to give.

   They of Coloyne made grete daunger to lete passe the oost thrughe the Cite at brydge.

   1500, MelusineHere, daunger means reluctance, being unwilling to let them pass.

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9. 9
   verbobsolete

   To take a chance and risk something bad happening.
10. 10
    verbobsolete

    To take on or claim legal responsibility for something.
11. 11
    noun

    On railways, the stop setting of a signal, which tells a train to halt.
12. 12
    nounderogatoryUK

    A rude, insulting word for a person seen as creepy, disgusting, or mentally unwell.