a lame

Meanings

• adjective

  Not able to walk properly due to injury or weakness.

  - "The athlete was a lame leg after the injury."
  - "Despite being a lame duck, the bird could still fly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with a lame
ame , fame , game

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Variants

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lamed , lamedh , lameds , lame , lames , laming

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lame' in the sense of 'left-handed' or 'unskilled'. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to physical incapacity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lame' is derived from the Old English word 'lamian', which means 'to maim'.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'lame' knight was a knight who had lost his limb in battle and was no longer able to ride a horse in tournaments.

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Related Concepts

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1. disabled: Refers to individuals with physical or mental impairments that limit their abilities in various areas of life.

2. handicap: A disadvantage or limitation, often used metaphorically to describe a difficult situation.

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Culture

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In literature, a lame character may be portrayed as weak, vulnerable, or even comical. In art, depictions of lame figures can be found in religious and mythological contexts.

How to Memorize "a lame"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a limp or using a cane to walk.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'unable' or 'weak' when encountering the word 'lame'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Lame Ducks Can't Walk' to help remember the meaning.

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