ˈdeɪndʒə n. 1
liability or
exposure to
harm. 2 a
thing that causes or is
likely to
cause harm. 3
the status of a
railway signal directing a halt or
caution. ødanger list a list of
those dangerously
ill,
esp. in a
hospital. danger
money extra payment for dangerous work. in danger of likely to
incur or to
suffer from. [earlier
sense 'jurisdiction, power': ME f. OF dangier ult. f. L dominus lord]