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hirple

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hirple [ˈhɪrpəl] Scot
vb (intr)
to limp
n
a limping gait
[of unknown origin]


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HIRPLE is a British word meaning "to limp"; CURPLE means hindquarters or buttocks, especially of a horse; CHILVER (British dialect) means "ewe lamb" or "ewe mutton.
First, Parks sent a longrange penalty narrowly wide - then skipper Ally Kellock was forced to hirple off with a knee problem.
Joggers hirple by, dog walkers pad past, a cyclist claims right of way, a cormorant hangs out its wings to dry and a couple hug and peck on a damp bench.
 
 
 
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