From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Puny \Pu"ny\, a. [Compar. Punier; superl. Puniest.] [F.
pu[^i]t['e] younger, later born, OF. puisn['e]; puis
afterwards (L. post; see Post-) + n['e] born, L. natus. See
Natal, and cf. Puisne.]
Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble;
inferior; petty.
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A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. --Shak.
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Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. --Keble.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Puny \Pu"ny\, n.
A youth; a novice. [R.] --Fuller.
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