[gimp] n [perh. fr. D] (1664): an ornamental flat braid or round cord used as a trimming
[2]gimp n [perh. fr. gimp (fish line strengthened with wire)] (1901): spirit, vim [3]gimp n [origin unknown] (1929) 1: cripple
2: limp "walks with a ~ --Damon Runyon" -- gimpy adj [4]gimp vi (1948): limp, hobble "~ing up the stairs"