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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Poorly \Poor"ly\, adv.
1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or
sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to
live poorly.
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2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little
profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.
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3. Meanly; without spirit.
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Nor is their courage or their wealth so low,
That from his wars they poorly would retire.
--Dryden.
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4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly.
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{Poorly off}, not well off; not rich.
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