anility

an·ile

(ăn′īl′, ā′nīl′)

adj.

Unable to think clearly or infirm because of old age.

[Latin anīlis, from anus, old woman.]

a·nil′i·ty (ə-nĭl′ĭ-tē) n.

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anility

the condition of behaving like an old woman, used especially of men. Cf. senility.

See also: Old Age

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anility senility imbecility (A true dictionary definition [Chambers], named after me!)