Defn: Having a weak mind, either naturally or by reason of disease; feebleminded; foolish; idiotic. — Weak"-mind`ed*ness, n.
WEAKNESS
Weak"ness, n.
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.
WEAL
Weal, n.
Defn: The mark of a stripe. See Wale.
WEAL
Weal, v. t.
Defn: To mark with stripes. See Wale.
WEAL
Weal, n. Etym: [OE. wele, AS. wela, weola, wealth, from wel well. See
Well, adv., and cf. Wealth.]