v. t.
n. [ F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used among sailors. See Section. ]
The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
To run a risk,
n. One who risks or hazards. Hudibras. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Risky. [ R. ] Geddes. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Attended with risk or danger; hazardous. “A risky matter.” W. Collins. [ 1913 Webster ]
Generalization are always risky. Lowell. [ 1913 Webster ]