in firm
adjective
1.
feeble or weak in body or health, especially 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.
verb (used with object)
5.
to invalidate.
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infirm (ɪnˈfɜːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | a. weak in health or body, esp from old age |
| b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the infirm | |
| 2. | lacking moral certainty; indecisive or irresolute |
| 3. | not stable, sound, or secure: an infirm structure; an infirm claim |
| 4. | law (of a law, custom, etc) lacking legal force; invalid |
| in'firmly | |
| —adv | |
| in'firmness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
infirm
late 14c., "weak, unsound" (of things), from L. infirmus "weak, frail," from in- "not" + firmus (see firm (adj.)). Of persons, "not strong, unhealthy," first recorded 1605.
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infirm in·firm (ĭn-fûrm')
adj.
Weak in body, especially from old age or disease; feeble.
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