Risk (?), n. [F. risque; cf. It.
risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp.
riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably
fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- +
secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used
among sailors. See Section.] 1. Hazard;
danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.
The imminent and constant risk of assassination,
a risk which has shaken very strong nerves.
Macaulay.
2. (Com.) Hazard of loss; liabillity to
loss in property.
To run a risk, to incur hazard; to encounter
danger.
Syn. -- Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See
Danger.
Risk, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Risked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Risking.] [CF. F. risquer. See Risk,
n.] 1. To expose to risk,
hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a
ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame
by a publication.
2. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to
risk a battle.
Syn. -- To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.