What is the meaning of Imbecile?

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(n.) One destitute of strength; especially, one of feeble mind.
(v.t.) To weaken; to make imbecile; as, to imbecile men's courage.
(a.) Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally wea; feeble-minded; as, hospitals for the imbecile and insane.

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