limp1
v.
walk with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot.
▸(of a damaged ship or aircraft) proceed with difficulty.
n.
a limping gait.
Etymology
ME: rel. to obs. limphalt ‘lame’, and prob. of Gmc origin.
limp2
adj.
- not stiff or firm.
▸(of a book cover) not stiffened with board.
- without energy or vigour.
Derivative
Etymology
C18: of unknown origin; perh. rel. to limp1.