INFIRM


Meaning of INFIRM in English

— infirmly , adv. — infirmness , n.

/in ferrm"/ , adj.

1. feeble or weak in body or health, esp. because of age; ailing.

2. unsteadfast, faltering, or irresolute, as persons or the mind; vacillating: infirm of purpose.

3. not firm, solid, or strong: an infirm support.

4. unsound or invalid, as an argument or a property title.

v.t.

5. to invalidate.

[ 1325-75; ME infirme infirmus. See IN- 3 , FIRM 1 ]

Syn. 1, 3, 4. weak. 2. wavering, indecisive. 3. rickety, tottering, shaky, unsteady.

Ant. 1, 2, 3. strong.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .