lamed

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
  2. verb flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
  3. verb give a thrashing to; beat hard

Etymology

From Hebrew לָמֶד (lamedh), from Proto-Semitic *lamed- (“goad”) (Hebrew מַלְמָד (malmad, “goad”)). Doublet of lambda.

Synonyms

cripple, lame

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