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limper
limp L0176300 (lĭmp)intr.v. limped, limp·ing, limps 1. To walk lamely, especially with irregularity, as if favoring one leg.2. To move or proceed haltingly or unsteadily: The project limped along with half its previous funding.n. An irregular, jerky, or awkward gait.adj. limp·er, limp·est 1. Lacking or having lost rigidity, as of structure or substance: limp, wet hair; an arm hanging limp over the side of the bed.2. Lacking strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weak: limp political opposition.
[Probably from obsolete lymphault, lame, from Old English lemphealt : lemp-, hanging loosely + -healt, lame, limping.]
limp′ly adv.limp′ness n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | limper - someone who has a limp and walks with a hobbling gaithobblerpedestrian, footer, walker - a person who travels by foot |
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