cripple
|crip/ple|
B2
/ˈkrɪpəl/
unable to move properly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cripple' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'crypel,' where 'crypel' meant 'a person who is lame.'
Historical Evolution
'crypel' changed from Old English word 'crypel' and eventually became the modern English word 'cripple'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who is lame,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or animal that is unable to use one or more limbs properly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or animal that is unable to use one or more limbs properly.
The accident left him a cripple.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45