An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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peril
  سیج  
sij (#)
Fr.: péril  

  1. Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger.

  2. Something that causes or may cause injury, loss, or destruction (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. peril “danger, risk,” from L. periculum “an attempt, trial; risk, danger,” related to experiri “to try,” cognate with Gk. peria “trial, attempt,” empeiros “experienced;” O.Ir. aire “vigilance;” Goth. ferja “watcher;” O.E. fær “danger; fear.”

Etymology (PE): Sij “trouble;” Mid.Pers. sêj “danger, trouble,” sêjômand “dangerous;” Av. iθyejah- “trouble, danger,” iθyejahvant- “full of danger, hazardous;” cf. Skt. tyajas- “difficulty, danger.”