Maim, vb. to lame, to cripple: “you --ed the jurisdiction of all bishops,” H8 III, 2, 312. “with such --ed rites,” Hml. V, 1, 242 (defective). “a judgment --ed and most imperfect,” Oth. I, 3, 99. “I am --ed for ever,” V, 1, 27. == to hurt in general: “did win whom he would m.” Pilgr. 312 (in the rhyme). “it --ed you two outright,” Shr. V, 2, 62. Cade says mained for “maimed,” H6B IV, 2, 172.
Shakespeare Lexicon. Alexander Schmidt. Berlin. Georg Reimer. 1902.
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