Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (n.) One who creeps, halts, or limps; one who has lost, or never had, the use of a limb or limbs; a lame person; hence, one who is partially disabled. 2. (a.) Lame; halting. 3. (v. t.) To deprive of the use of a limb, particularly of a leg or foot; to lame. 4. (v. t.) To deprive of strength, activity, or capability for service or use; to disable; to deprive of resources; as, to be financially crippled.
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