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Pronunciation : In*val"id
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Pref. in- not + valid: cf. F. invalide, L. invalidus infirm, weak. Cf. Invalid infirm.]
Definition : 1. Of no force, weight, or cogency; not valid; weak.

2. (Law)

Defn: Having no force, effect, or efficacy; void; null; as, an invalid contract or agreement.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In"va*lid
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. invalide, n. & a., L. invalidus, a. See Invalid null.]
Definition : Defn: A person who is weak and infirm; one who is disabled for active service; especially, one in chronic ill health.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In"va*lid
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [See Invalid, n.]
Definition : Defn: Not well; feeble; infirm; sickly; as, he had an invalid daughter.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In"va*lid
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To make or render invalid or infirm. "Invalided, bent, and almost blind." Dickens.

2. To classify or enroll as an invalid. Peace coming, he was invalided on half pay. Carlyle.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913