a. [ Compar. Punier superl. Puniest. ] [ F. puîté younger, later born, OF. puisné; puis afterwards (L. post; see Post-) + né born, L. natus. See Natal, and cf. Puisne. ] Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble; inferior; petty. [ 1913 Webster ]
A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]