Limp, n. (Ore Washing) A
scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
Limp, a. [Cf. Icel. limpa
limpness, weakness, and E. lap, n.,
lop, v. t. Cf. Limber,
a.] 1. Flaccid; flabby, as
flesh. Walton.
2. Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a
limp cravat.
Limp, n. A halt; the act of
limping.
Limp (lĭmp), v. i. [imp.
& p. p. Limped (lĭmt; 215); p. pr. &
vb. n. Limping.] [Cf. AS. lemphealt lame,
OHG. limphen to limp, be weak; perh. akin to E. lame,
or to limp, a √120.] To halt; to walk lamely. Also
used figuratively. Shak.