Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪmd] (IPA) 
The word "maimed" is pronounced as /meɪmd/. It is spelled with the letters m, a, i, m, and e. The letter "m" is pronounced as "em", while "a" is an open vowel sound with the "ah" sound. The letters "i" and "e" form a diphthong, creating the "ay" sound. The final sound in "maimed" is a voiced "d," which is produced by touching the tongue to the ridge behind the upper teeth and releasing a burst of air.
The term "maimed" refers to the condition of having suffered a severe injury or disabling damage that causes partial or total loss of one's physical abilities or bodily functions. It is often applied to describe individuals who have experienced significant harm, such as mutilation, disfigurement, or the loss of limbs or major body parts due to accidents, violence, or warfare.
The concept of being maimed encompasses a variety of physical impairments, including but not limited to: amputations, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, extensive nerve damage, or the loss of senses like sight or hearing. These injuries can have a profound impact on an individual's quality of life, independence, and ability to perform everyday tasks.
Maiming is a term typically used in legal or medical contexts to describe the extent of injury someone has sustained. In some jurisdictions, intentionally causing bodily harm to another person resulting in permanent disfigurement or disablement may be classified as a criminal offense, referred to as "maiming". This term serves to highlight the severity and the permanent consequences of the injury inflicted.
Overall, "maimed" is a term that captures the debilitating effects of a severe injury or damage that significantly impairs an individual's physical abilities, often leading to long-term or lifelong challenges in functioning, mobility, and bodily integrity.
Disabled in limbs; crippled.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "maimed" originated in the late 15th century and can be traced back to the Old French word "mahaignier" which meant "to maim, mutilate". This Old French term itself derived from the Latin word "mahemium" or "mahu", meaning "maimed" or "injured". The Latin word likely came from the Germanic language family, ultimately deriving from the Proto-Germanic word "maimaz". The term has roots in various Germanic languages, such as Old High German "meidem" and Old Norse "meiða", which both mean "to maim" or "to wound". Over time, the word "maimed" has retained its general meaning of being injured or disabled, typically in regards to the loss or impairment of limbs or physical functions.
