Definition of Maimed

1. Adjective. Having a part of the body crippled or disabled.

Exact synonyms: Mutilated
Similar to: Unfit

2. Noun. People who are wounded. "They had to leave the wounded where they fell"
Exact synonyms: Wounded
Generic synonyms: People

Definition of Maimed

1. Verb. (past of maim) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Maimed

1. maim [v] - See also: maim

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maimed

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maimed (current term)
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Literary usage of Maimed

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annals of the Reformation and Establishment of Religion, and Other Various by John Strype (1824)
"Using these words, (according to the way of preaching in those days:) " How many poisoned protestants and maimed professors " have we ? I mean for opinions. ..."

2. La Mort D'Arthure: The History of King Arthur and of the Knights of the by Thomas Malory (1866)
"... you of the blood of this spere for to anoint the maimed king, both his leges and all his body, and hee shall have his health." " Sir," said sir Galahad, ..."

3. Le Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and of His Noble by Thomas Malory, William Caxton (1903)
"CHAPTER XXI How Galahad anointed with the blood of the spear the maimed King, and of other adventures. AND Galahad went anon to the spear which lay upon the ..."

4. The Gentleman's Magazine (1836)
"... on the contrary, we are told that " great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, ..."

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