Im"be*cile , v. t. To weaken; to make imbecile; as, to imbecile men's courage. [Obs.]
Jer.
Taylor.
Im"be*cile , n. One destitute of strength; esp., one of feeble
mind.
Im"be*cile (?), a. [L. imbecillis, and
imbecillus; of unknown
origin: cf. F.
imbécile.]
Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind;
feeble; impotent; esp.,
mentally wea; feeble-minded; as, hospitals for the imbecile and insane.
Syn.
-- Weak; feeble; feeble-minded; idiotic.
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