decrepit

Etymology

From Middle French décrépit, from Latin decrepitus (“very old”), from crepare (“to creak”).

adj

  1. Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
    Two entrants shared this award for their work on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use for the benefit of the community, with the added result of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make way for housing. December 15 2021, Robin Leleux, “Awards honour the best restoration projects: The Network Rail Community Award: Saltash and Stow”, in RAIL, number 946, page 58

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