limper

We have found lemma(root) word of limper : limp.

Definitions


[lɪmp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
(e.g: he limped heavily as he moved)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fall short of’): related to obsolete limphalt ‘lame’, and probably of Germanic origin


[lɪmp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
(e.g: the accident left him with a pronounced limp)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fall short of’): related to obsolete limphalt ‘lame’, and probably of Germanic origin


[lɪmp], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm
(e.g: she let her whole body go limp)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps related to limp, having the basic sense ‘hanging loose’




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