הינקען

Yiddish

verb
Definitions
  • limp to walk lamely

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German hinken inherited from Old High German hinkan (limp) inherited from *hinkan inherited from Proto-Germanic *hinkaną (limp, hobble, be injured).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hinkaną

Gloss

limp, hobble, be injured

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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