"overfeble" meaning in Middle English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɔːvərˈfeːbəl/, /ɔːvərˈfeːblə/
Etymology: From over- + feble. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|over-|feble}} over- + feble Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective||{{{1}}}||{{{2}}}||{{{3}}}|head=}} overfeble, {{enm-adj}} overfeble
  1. Feeble to an excessive degree; overfeeble. Categories (topical): Body Synonyms: over feble, ovire feble, over-feble

Alternative forms

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