febly

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From feble +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfeːb(ə)liː/, /ˈfeːb(ə)liːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

febly

  1. Sadly, sorrowfully; in an upset or unhappy way.
  2. (rare) Infirmly or weakly; in a way lacking physical strength.
  3. (rare) Nervously; in a way lacking willpower or bravery.
  4. (rare) Faintly or poorly; in a way lacking power or quality.

Descendants

  • English: feebly

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