a. [f. WEAK a. + -ISH.] Somewhat weak.
1594. Lady Bacon, Lett., in Lambeth MSS. 650, fol. 223. I wold fayn have gon to London for phisick next weeke, but I perceive I cannot being weakish to Ryd so farr.
1809. Med. Jrnl., XXI. 386. If the pulse be felt, it will be found to be quick and weakish.
1865. Dickens, Mut. Fr., IV. iv. An innocent young waiter … with weakish legs.
1890. Abp. Benson, in A. C. Benson, Life (1899), II. 305. Spoke at Oxford House to about 400 men…. They were attentive—and afterwards they asked weakish questions.
Hence Weakishness. rare–0.
1864. Webster.
