n.
Pronunciation: ' kri-p ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cripel, from Old English crypel; akin to Old English cr ē opan to creep ― more at CREEP
Date: before 12th century
1 a sometimes offensive : a lame or partly disabled person or animal b : one that is disabled or deficient in a specified manner <a social cripple >
2 : something flawed or imperfect