. Paralysis of the facial nerve, producing distortion of one side of the face. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
v. t. To palsy; to paralyze; to deaden. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
Bell's palsy,
Scrivener's palsy.
Shaking palsy, (Med.)
v. t.
n. (Bot.) The cowslip (Primula veris); -- so called from its supposed remedial powers. Dr. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]