jeopard
[ jep-erd ]
verb (used with object)
to jeopardize.
Origin of jeopard
11325–75; Middle English juparten, back formation from jupartiejeopardy, representing Middle French jeu partir to divide play, play, hence, take a chance
Words Nearby jeopard
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How to use jeopard in a sentence
We would not jeopard the religion and morality of the South to save a Union that had failed for every useful purpose.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) | Charles SumnerAll they bachelors then asked of sir Leopold would he in like case so jeopard her person as risk life to save life.
Ulysses | James JoyceWhat right had he to further jeopard the life, the honor, of these, his father's fondest treasures?
Foes in Ambush | Charles KingHe undertakes to make the philosopher's stone, and will jeopard his life upon it.
History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. | James Anthony FroudeAnd when they heard of his adventures, they marveled that he would jeopard his person so, alone.
Children's Literature | Charles Madison Curry
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