A cripple is a person or animal with a physical disability, particularly one who is unable to walk because of an injury or illness. The word was recorded as early as 950 AD, and derives from the Proto-Germanic krupilaz. [1] . The German and Dutch words Krüppel and kreupel are cognates. More @Wikipedia
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