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My horses being nearly all without shoes, it has lamed a great many of them, and, having struck the river again at fifteen miles, I camped.

From Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart by Stuart, John McDouall

He has lamed me for life: I burn as if I had been shod at the blacksmith’s forge.’

From Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection by Landor, Walter Savage

"The poor fellow has lamed his horse, which fell near Rambouillet."

From The Regent's Daughter by Dumas père, Alexandre

My mare has lamed herself, and I wanted Michael Colby's head man to see her; he is a handy fellow.

From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

Poor animal! he trembles yet with fright, and I think he has lamed his leg.

From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)