danger

Definition

Exposure to likely harm; peril.

Etymology

From Middle English daunger (“power, dominion, peril”), from Anglo-Norman dangier, from Old French dangier, alteration of Old French dongier (due to association with Latin damnum (“damage”)) from Vulgar Latin *dominārium (“authority, power”) from Latin dominus (“lord, master”). Displaced native Old English frēcennes.

Example Sentences

• "There's plenty of danger in the desert."
• "Danger is a good teacher, and makes apt scholars."
• "The Owl is flying high, frightening to the eye. The Rattler is nearby, Cool is on the fly. Danger is his business."

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