Abstract
The "Crips" derive their name from "cripples," which in turn derives from the "pimp canes" they carried as their badge and as a weapon with which to cripple anyone who messed with them. the original motivation was self-defense, but that, of course, changed with time. © 2007 by the American Name Society.
Recommended Citation
Gray, W., & Cohen, G. L. (2007). Origin of the Gang Name "Crips". Names, 55(4), pp. 455-456. University Library System, University of Pittsburgh.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.2007.55.4.455
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Arts, Languages, and Philosophy
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0027-7738
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Article - Journal
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
