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Etymology 1
From L. limbus 'border' (cognate with limp), notably in the (abblative) expression in limbo 'on the edge'
Noun
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context|Roman Catholic theology, since circa 1300 The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).
context|by extension, since the 16th century Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

#: My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks.

See also
aftermath
hell
paradise
purgatory

trans-top|in-between state
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Etymology 2
Word of uncertain West Indian (notably Jamaican) origin, probably an alteration of limber as it is a physical agility test

Noun
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A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.

trans-top|dance with bar that is lowered

Translations
Dutch: t-|nl|limbo|m
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Category:Dances

References
R:Online Etymology Dictionary
Websters

Dutch

Pronunciation
IPA|Ë�lÉªmbo

Etymology 1
From the L. expression in limbus|limbo 'on the edge'

Noun
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#English|limbo, the place where innocent souls barred from heaven exist

nl-noun2|m|â��s|otje

Etymology 2
Word of uncertain West Indian (possibly Jamaican) origin, recorded since 1956, probably an alteration of limber as it is a physical agility test.

Noun
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#English|limbo, the low-dancing game below a bar


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