weakly

weakly
weakliness, n.
/week"lee/, adj., weaklier, weakliest, adv.
adj.
1. weak or feeble in constitution; not robust; sickly.
adv.
2. in a weak manner.
[1350-1400; ME weekely. See WEAK, -LY]
Syn. 1. See weak.

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