Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Lamely \Lame"ly\, adv. [See {Lame}.]
   An a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to
   walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.

Source : WordNet®

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