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decrepit

de·crep·it [ di kréppit ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. old and in poor condition: in poor condition, especially as a result of being old, overused, or not working efficiently

2. not young or strong: with strength lessened by the effects of age ( informal )

[15th century. < Latin decrepitus< crepitus, past participle of crepare "crack, creak"]

de·crep·it·ly adverb

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See weak.

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