IM'POTENT, a. L. impotens.
1. Weak feeble wanting strength or power unable by nature, or disabled by disease or accident to perform any act.
I know thou wast not slow to hear,
Nor impotent to save.
2. Wanting the power of propagation, as males.
3. Wanting the power of restraint not having the command over as impotent of tongue.
IM'POTENT, n. One who is feeble, infirm, or languishing under disease.
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