—n. (pl. -ies)
1 paralysis, esp. with involuntary tremors.
2 a a condition of utter helplessness. b a cause of this.
—v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1 affect with palsy.
2 render helpless.
Etymology: ME pa(r)lesi f. OF paralisie ult. f. L paralysis: see PARALYSIS
Useful english dictionary. 2012.