walk lamely

Limp, limp, v.i. to halt: to walk lamely—fig. as 'limping verses.'—n. act of limping: a halt.—p.adj.

But the angel-hand had touched her, and she no longer stood upright and self-reliant, but was bound to halt and walk lamely on her way until she stood by Christopher's side again.

All walk lamely and look the picture of wretchedness.

Better, however, to be foolish with happiness than foolish with misfortune, better to dance awkwardly than walk lamely.