Limb

lim, n. a jointed part in animals, the leg: a projecting part: a branch of a tree: a part of something else, as 'a limb of the law:' an imp, scapegrace, as 'a limb of Satan.'— v.t. to supply with limbs: to tear off the limbs of.— adjs. Limbed , having limbs: formed in regard to limbs; Limb′meal ( Shak. ), limb from limb. [A.S. lim ; Ice. limr , Sw. lem .]