lame
|lame|
B2
/leɪm/
weak or ineffective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lame' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lama', where 'lama' meant 'crippled or weak'.
Historical Evolution
'lama' changed from the Old English word 'lama' and eventually became the modern English word 'lame'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'crippled or weak', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'unable to walk properly' and 'unconvincing or ineffectual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable to walk properly due to an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot.
The horse went lame after the race.
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Adjective 2
(Informal) Unconvincing or ineffectual; weak.
His excuse for being late was pretty lame.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 14:28