(historical) A count palatinate of the Holy Roman Empire, possessing near-royal powers within his county.

(geomorphology) A hummock rising out of a bog with a core of ice; similar in appearance to a pingo but due to different structure palsas cannot grow as big as pingos.

plural of palsgrave

plural of palsa

present participle of palsy

(medicine, neurology) A rare degenerative disease involving the gradual deterioration and death of selected areas of the brain.

(pathology) A paralysis of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.

Resembling or characteristic of a palsy, especially shaking motions.

Obsolete spelling of palsy

plural of palsey