crippler

crip·ple

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-uh l]
- /ˈkrɪp əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krip-uh l]
- /ˈkrɪp əl/

Definitions of crippler word

noun crippler Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs. an animal that is similarly disabled; a lame animal. Offensive. a person who is disabled or impaired in any way: a mental cripple. 1
noun crippler anything that is impaired or flawed. 1
noun crippler a wounded animal, especially one shot by a hunter. 1
noun crippler Carpentry. any structural member shorter than usual, as a stud beneath a windowsill. 1
noun crippler Delaware Valley. a swampy, densely overgrown tract of land. 1
verb with object crippler to make a cripple of; lame. 1

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Origin of crippler

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English cripel, Old English crypel; akin to creep

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Parts of speech for Crippler

noun

adjective

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preposition

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crippler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crippler usage trend in Literature

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