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A Scheme for abolishing all Words is one of the wittiest and smartest comments on semantics. (Illustration: extreme close-up from the movie "The Big Swallow" (1901), produced and directed by James Williamson (1855-1933)
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A Scheme for abolishing all Words is one of the wittiest and smartest comments on semantics. (Illustration: extreme close-up from the movie "The Big Swallow" (1901), produced and directed by James Williamson (1855-1933)
  1. unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs
  2. moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function
    a lame leg, arm or muscle
  3. hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
  4. unconvincing or unbelievable
    He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.
  5. failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant
    He kept telling these lame jokes all night.
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Referring to a person with a disability as “lame” is offensive to many and, in current usage, rare.

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