a. [ L. infirmus: cf. F. infirme. See In- not, and Firm, a. ]
A poor, infirm, weak, and despised old man. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Infirm of purpose! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
He who fixes on false principles treads or infirm ground. South.
v. t. [ L. infirmare : cf. F. infirmer. ] To weaken; to enfeeble. [ Obs. ] Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A person dwelling in, or having charge of, an infirmary, esp. in a monastic institution. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
a. [ Cf. F. infirmatif. ] Weakening; annulling, or tending to make void. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An infirmary. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
'T is the infirmity of his age. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Will you be cured of your infirmity ? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A friend should bear his friend's infirmities. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The house has also its infirmities. Evelyn.
adv. In an infirm manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Infirmity; feebleness. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]