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But the young men as a rule fell victims to that weak-kneedness which makes them the prey of the fear of derision in their school-days, intensified by a training which made self-dependence and self-development impossible.

From Rome by Malleson, Hope

With the failure of a prophet to convince landlords and farmers, Codling felt that his weak-kneedness might be justified.

From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone

As my weak-kneedness grew more painfully evident—   So scented the grim feature, and upturned   His nostril wide into the murky air,   Sagacious of his quarry— he almost shouted with exultation.

From The Bed-Book of Happiness by Begbie, Harold