Poor"ly, adv.
1.
In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.
2.
With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
3.
Meanly; without spirit.
Nor is their courage or their wealth so low,
That from his wars they poorly would retire.
Dryden.
4.
Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
Poorly off, not well off; not rich.
© Webster 1913.
Poor"ly, a.
Somewhat ill; indisposed; not in health.
"Having been
poorly in health."
T. Scott.
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