a. [ L. marcidus, fr. marcere to wither, pine. ] 1. Pining; lean; withered. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Characterized by emaciation, as a fever. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. marciditas. ] The state or quality of being withered or lean. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Under the influence of Mars; courageous; bold. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]