LA'MELY, adverb [See Lame.] 1. Like a cripple; with impaired strength; in a halting manner; as, to walk lamely 2. Imperfectly; without a complete exhibition of parts; as a figure lamely drawn; a scene lamely described. 3. Weakly; poorly; unsteadily; feebly.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI