Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LAME'LY, adv. [See Lame.]

1. Like a cripple; with impaired strength; in a halting manner; as, to walk lamely.
2. Imperfectly; without a complete exhibition of parts; as, a figure lamely drawn; a scene lamely described.
3. Weakly; poorly; unsteadily; feebly.