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hirple

verb (intr)
  1. to limp
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noun
  1. a limping gait
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Word Origin

C15: of unknown origin
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Historical Examples

  • Get you on that bicycle and hurry on, and I'll hirple after you the best I can.

    Huntingtower

    John Buchan