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Synonyms for lameness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : leym

Phonetic Transcription : leɪm

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Définition of lameness

Origin : 1520s, from lame (adj.) + -ness.

As in limp : noun faltering walk
As in feebleness : noun lack of strength; ineffectiveness

Example sentences :

I do not know how it is, but even her lameness is becoming to her.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete » by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans

If the lameness arise from contraction, rather than from weakness, the best means will be frequent rubbing of the part affected.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

His lameness, which was slight, was due to a long-standing infirmity of the hip.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

I shall get rid of my lameness there, Margaret, shall I not?
Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

Until now, Margaret had not known to what a degree the lameness of Euphra had troubled her.
Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

You will be a better scholar for your lameness, I have no doubt.
Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau

Whether he had inquired, or been told, the story of Hugh's lameness, they did not know.
Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau

Her lameness had been caused by paralysis, but the date of her attack was not known.
Extract from : « The Gray Madam » by Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs)

Even deformities, as lameness, follow the individual into the grave.
Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow

First you seem so cheerful; then you make light of my lameness.
Extract from : « Reels and Spindles » by Evelyn Raymond

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