— decrepitly , adv. — decrepitness , n.
/di krep"it/ , adj.
1. weakened by old age; feeble; infirm: a decrepit man who can hardly walk.
2. worn out by long use; dilapidated: a decrepit stove.
[ 1400-50; late ME decrepitus, lit., broken down, equiv. to de- DE- + crep ( are ) to crack + -i- -I- + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. enfeebled. See weak .
Ant. 1. vigorous.