'Puniest' definitions:

Definition of 'Puniest'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. --Keble. [1913 Webster]