— 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.