GIMPED

Etymology

Verb

gimped

simple past tense and past participle of gimp

Adjective

gimped (comparative more gimped, superlative most gimped)

(of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons).

(of fabric, curtains, clothing, or similar) Adorned with gimp (decorative trim); edged or embroidered.

Jagged, as a jagged or uneven edge or outline; notched, edged with serrations or grooves; nicked, dented.

(informal) Crippled, injured; damaged as to awkwardly impede function.

(informal, computing) Modified by means of the GIMP image editor.

Synonyms

• (jagged): erose, notched, toothed, serrated; see also notched

• (suffering from a wound): hurt, imbrued, injured; see also wounded or deteriorated

Source: Wiktionary


GIMP

Gimp, a. Etym: [W. gwymp fair, neat, comely.]

Definition: Smart; spruce; trim; nice. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]

Gimp, n. Etym: [OF. guimpe, guimple, a nun's wimple, F. guimpe, OHG. wimpal a veil G. wimpel pennon, pendant. See Wimple, n.]

Definition: A narrow ornamental fabric of silk, woolen, or cotton, often with a metallic wire, or sometimes a coarse cord, running through it;

– used as trimming for dresses, furniture, etc. Gimp nail, an upholsterer's small nail.

Gimp, v. t.

Definition: To notch; to indent; to jag.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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