- periss
- , -o (G). Superfluous; odd in number
Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . Donald J. Borror. 2013.
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perish — verb Etymology: Middle English perisshen, from Anglo French periss , stem of perir, from Latin perire, from per detrimentally + ire to go more at per , issue Date: 13th century intransitive verb 1. to become destroyed or ruined ; cease to exist … New Collegiate Dictionary
Camila Perissé — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Camila Perissé es una actriz y vedette argentina. Fue protagonista de diversas películas y series de televisión. Filmografía y series de televisión Sex Humor (1992) Siempre es difícil volver a casa (1992) Tormenta de … Wikipedia Español
Daniel Perissé — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Daniel Alberto Perissé Daniel Alberto Perissé (Temperley, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 de febrero de 1936 Buenos Aires, Argentina, 27 de septiembre de 2008.[ … Wikipedia Español
perish — perishless, adj. perishment, n. /per ish/, v.i. 1. to die or be destroyed through violence, privation, etc.: to perish in an earthquake. 2. to pass away or disappear: an age of elegance that has forever perished. 3. to suffer destruction or ruin … Universalium
perish — mid 13c., from periss prp. stem of O.Fr. perir, from L. perire to be lost, perish, lit. to go through, from per through, completely, to destruction (see PER (Cf. per)) + ire to go (see ION (Cf. ion)). Perishables in refer … Etymology dictionary
perish — verb 1》 literary die, especially in a violent or sudden way. ↘suffer complete ruin or destruction. 2》 (of rubber, food, etc.) rot or decay. 3》 (be perished) Brit. informal be suffering from extreme cold. Phrases perish the thought informal… … English new terms dictionary
perish — per•ish [[t]ˈpɛr ɪʃ[/t]] v. i. 1) to die as a result of violence, privation, etc 2) to pass away or disappear 3) to suffer destruction or ruin • perish the thought Etymology: 1200–50; ME perissen < OF periss , long s. of perir < L perīre to … From formal English to slang
perish — /ˈpɛrɪʃ / (say perish) verb (i) 1. to suffer death, or lose life, through violence, privation, etc.: to perish in battle. 2. to pass away; decay and disappear. 3. to rot: rubber perishes. 4. to suffer destruction: whole cities perish in an… …
-able — suffix forming adjectives meaning: 1 that may or must be (eatable; forgiveable; payable). 2 that can be made the subject of (dutiable; objectionable). 3 that is relevant to or in accordance with (fashionable; seasonable). 4 (with active sense, in … Useful english dictionary
per|ish — «PEHR ihsh», intransitive verb. 1. to be destroyed; die: »Buildings perish in flames. Soldiers perish in battle. Flowers perish when frost comes. I felt ready to perish with cold. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under die. (Cf. ↑die) 2. to come to ruin… … Useful english dictionary
