I. ˈgimp noun
Etymology: perhaps from Dutch
Date: 1664
: an ornamental flat braid or round cord used as a trimming
II. noun
Etymology: perhaps from gimp fish line strengthened with wire
Date: 1893
: spirit , vim
III. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1925
1. : cripple 1a
2. : limp
walks with a gimp — Damon Runyon
• gimpy ˈgim-pē adjective
IV. intransitive verb
Date: circa 1931
: limp , hobble
gimp ing up the stairs