Etymology
The word "lame" is derived from the Old English word "lama," which meant "crippled" or "disabled." It is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic root "*lam-" (meaning "lame") and the Latin word "claudus" (meaning "lame").
Meaning
"Lame" is an adjective that describes something or someone that is unable to walk or move properly due to an injury or disability. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that is ineffective or unsatisfactory.
Origin
The word "lame" has been used in English since the Old English period (circa 5th to 11th centuries). It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic root "*lam-" (meaning "lame"), which is also the root of the German word "lahm" (meaning "lame").
