GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Puny (?), a. [Compar. Punier (?); superl. Puniest.] [F. puîté younger, later born, OF. puisné; puis afterwards (L. post; see Post-) + né born, L. natus. See Natal, and cf. Puisne.] Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble; inferior; petty.
   
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   A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. Shak.
   
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   Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. Keble.
   
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   Puny (?), n. A youth; a novice. [R.]  Fuller.
   
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