Infirmity Definition & Meaning

infirmity
noun
  1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

"Infirmity" in song lyrics

See how infirmity is used in real songs:

  • "And this ambitious foul infirmity,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Usage tips for "infirmity"

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