poorly off

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly. [1913 Webster]

2.With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business. [1913 Webster]

3.Meanly; without spirit. [1913 Webster]

Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

4.Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly. [1913 Webster]

Poorly off, not well off; not rich. [1913 Webster]