gimp¹ (gĭmp)
n.
A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe, guipure.

[Perhaps from French guimpe. See guimpe.]

gimp² (gĭmp) Slang.
n.

1. A limp or a limping gait.
2. A person who limps.

intr.v., gimped, gimp·ing, gimps.
To walk with a limp.

[Origin unknown.]

gimpy gimp'y adj.

gimp³ (gĭmp)
n.
Spirit; pep.

[Origin unknown.]

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