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Definition of Invalids
Invalid Invalid In*val"id, a. [Pref. in- not + valid: cf. F. invalide,
L. invalidus infirm, weak. Cf. Invalid infirm.]
1. Of no force, weight, or cogency; not valid; weak.
2. (Law) Having no force, effect, or efficacy; void; null;
as, an invalid contract or agreement.
Invalid Invalid In"va*lid (?; 277), n. [F. invalide, n. & a., L.
invalidus, a. See Invalid null.]
A person who is weak and infirm; one who is disabled for
active service; especially, one in chronic ill health.
Invalid Invalid In"va*lid, a. [See Invalid, n.]
Not well; feeble; infirm; sickly; as, he had an invalid
daughter.
Invalid Invalid In"va*lid, v. t.
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.