PU'NY, a. 1. Properly, young or younger; but in this sense not used.2. Inferior; petty; of an under rate; small and feeble. This word generally includes the signification of both smallness and feebleness; as a puny animal; a puny subject; a puny power; a puny mind.PU'NY, n. A young inexperienced person; a novice.
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