CRIPPLE, n. G. A lame person primarily, one who creeps, halts or limps one who has lost, or never enjoyed the use of his limbs. Acts 14 .
The word may signify one who is partially or totally disabled from using his limbs.
See the blind beggar dance, the cripple sing.
CRIPPLE, a. Lame.
CRIPPLE,
1. To lame to deprive of the use of the limbs, particularly of the legs and feet.
2. To disable to deprive of the power of exertion. We say, a fleet was crippled in the engagement.
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