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handicapped
adjective
Definition of HANDICAPPED
sometimes offensive : having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for handicapped persons <handicapped parking spaces>
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First Known Use of HANDICAPPED
1891
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handicapped
adjective hand·i·capped \-ˌkapt\
Medical Definition of HANDICAPPED
sometimes offensive : having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability <handicapped parking spaces>
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