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Definition of Limpers
1. limper [n] - See also: limper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Limpers
Literary usage of Limpers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Narrative of an Expedition in H. M. S. Terror: Undertaken with a View to by George Back (1838)
"Grinding of Ice.—Health,— Undercurrents.—Floe diminishes.—Phenomena of Ice.— Callosity
of Limbs. — Intensely cold. — Influence of Sun. — More limpers. ..."
2. Senate Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Public Documents and Executive by United States Congress. Senate (1863)
"... James M. Talbert, and San lord limpers. Company H.—Killed: Privates Henry
Williams and Jacob Eckhart. Wounded : First Sergeant George Mullikin, ..."
3. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (1887)
"... twilight called war engenders; wearers of uniforms, who take no part in the
lighting ; pretended invalids ; formidable limpers ; interloping sutlers, ..."
4. The Tatler by Joseph Addison, Alexander Chalmers, Richard Steele (1822)
"Before the limpers came in, I remember a race of lispers, fine persons, who took
an aversion to particular letters in our language. ..."
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