Pronunciation : Pu"ny
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F. pu?t? younger, later born, OF. puisn?; puis afterwards (L. post; see Post-) + n? born, L. natus. See Natal, and cf. Puisne.]
Definition : Defn: Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble; inferior; petty. A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. Shak. Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. Keble.
[Compar. Punier; superl. Puniest.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pu"ny
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A youth; a novice. [R.] Fuller.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913