risk, risque

[Fr. risque, from Sp. risco =a steep rock, from Lat. reseco to cut back: re-= back, and seco to cut; Ital. risico, risco, risigo; Sp. riesgo risk; Low Lat. risigus, riscus Port. risco =a rock, risk.] 1. Ord. Lang.: Hazard, danger, peril; chance of harm or injury. (Frequently in the phrase, to run a risk , i. e., to incur a hazard, to encounter danger.) "Money out at interest runs a greater risque than land does."-Locke: On Lowering the Interest. 2. Comm.: The hazard or chance of lo , as of a ship, goods, or other property; hence, used for the degree of hazard or danger. risk, v . t . [Fr. risquer ; Sp. arris car , arriesgar .] [RISK, 8.] 1. To put in risk or hazard; to put to chance; to IMG:content-0680.png:[blocks in formation] Anat .: The risorius , usually regarded as a part of the Platysma myoides muscle of the cheek which produces smiles. Called also Smiling muscle. ri-şot-tō, s . [Ital., from riso =rice.] Cook.: A dish consisting of rice, onions, butter, and broth, served as a pottage, instead of soup, before dinner.