Claudicatory
/ˈklɔːdɪkətəri/noun
Characterized by limping, halting movement, or an irregular, stumbling manner.
Did you know?The Roman name Claudius was traditionally associated with the Latin word claudus, “lame,” although the exact historical connection is debated.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
claudus
“Lame, crippled, or physically impaired”
Classical Latin
Latin
claudicare
“To limp or walk unevenly”
Late Latin
Latin
claudicatio
“A limping or halting gait”
17th Century
English
claudicate
“To limp; figuratively, to proceed weakly or imperfectly”
19th Century
English
claudicatory
“Characterized by limping or a halting, stumbling quality”