Crippled: A medically outmoded and politically incorrect term that implies a serious loss of normal function through damage or loss of an essential body part or element. However, in the not-so-distant past there were US federal funds appropriated for 'crippled children.' The word 'cripple' is of Anglo-Saxon origin, from 'creopan' meaning 'to creep.... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7838
Denoting a person who, owing to a physical defect or injury, is partially or completely disabled. ... Origin: A.S. Creopan, to creep ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973