ankled

Variant of ankle

noun

  1. the joint that connects the foot and the leg
  2. the area of the leg between the foot and calf

Origin: ME ancle, ancleou < OE ancleow (& ? ON ǫkkla) < IE base *ang-, limb, var. of *ank-, to bend > angle, angle, Gr ankōn, elbow, ankylos, crooked

intransitive verb ankled, ankling

  1. to walk
  2. ☆ to fail to go on with (an agreement, job, contract, etc.)
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