ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷lə̇s adjective
Etymology: Middle English maisterles, from maister master + -les -less
1.
a. : lacking a master
a masterless horse
b. archaic : being without a master or other reputable means of livelihood : vagabond , vagrant
provided harsh punishments for sturdy vagabonds and masterless men
2. obsolete : ungoverned , ungovernable
• mas·ter·less·ness noun -es