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amputee

Amputee (noun) means a person who has had one or more limbs removed.

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A person who has had one or more limbs removed.
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Etymology

From French amputée, (past participle of amputer (“to amputate”)), from Latin amputatus, perfect passive participle of amputare (“to amputate”).

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"amputee" (noun) means a person who has had one or more limbs removed.

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