DECREPIT


Meaning of DECREPIT in English

/ dɪˈkrepɪt; NAmE / adjective

( of a thing or person ) very old and not in good condition or health

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Latin decrepitus , from de- down + crepitus , past participle of crepare rattle, creak.

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