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Webster 1913 Edition
Weakness
Weak′ness
,Noun.
1.
The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.
2.
That which is a mark of lack of strength or resolution; a fault; a defect.
Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the
weakness
of an exalted character. Spectator.
Syn. – Feebleness; debility; languor; imbecility; infirmness; infirmity; decrepitude; frailty; faintness.
Webster 1828 Edition
Weakness
WEAKNESS
,Noun.
1.
Want of physical strength; want of force or vigor; feebleness; as the weakness of a child; the weakness of an invalid; the weakness of a wall or bridge, or of thread or cordage.2.
Want of sprightliness.Soft, without weakness; without glaring, gay.
3.
Want of steadiness.By such a review, we shall discern and strengthen our weaknesses.
4.
Infirmity; unhealthiness; as weakness of constitution.5.
Want of moral force or effect upon the mind; as the weakness of evidence; the weakness of arguments.6.
Want of judgment; feebleness of mind; foolishness.All wickedness is weakness.
7.
Defect; failing; fault; with a plural.Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weaknesses of an exalted character.