[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

lamely \lame"ly\, adv. see lame.
   in a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to
   walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.
   1913 webster
see also:
lame 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

lamely
     adv : in a weak and unconvincing manner; "`i don't know, edward,'
           she answered lamely"

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