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honk(dictionary)
honk 1, noun(dictionary)
honk 2, verb(dictionary)
infirm(medicine)
infirm(1)(dictionary)
infirm(2)(dictionary)
infirm(dictionary)
INFIRM(law)

infirm(1) (iou) and honk (medicine)


infirm(1) (iou)



infirm adjective. LME.
[Latin infirmus, formed as IN-3 + firmus FIRM adjective.]
Weak, unsound; unable to resist pressure or weight, frail, feeble. Now rare. LME.
b. transf. Of an argument, title, etc.: weak; invalid. Now rare. M16.
Of the mind, a decision, etc.: not firm or strong in character or purpose; weak, irresolute. E16.
Not physically strong or healthy; weak or feeble, esp. through old age. L16.
infirmly adverb E17.
infirmness noun L16.

honk (medicine)


honk
<zoology> The cry of a wild goose. Honk"ing.

Origin: Of imitative origin.

Source: Websters Dictionary