-LESS


Meaning of -LESS in English

an adjective suffix meaning "without" ( childless; peerless ), and in adjectives derived from verbs, indicating failure or inability to perform or be performed ( resistless; tireless ).

[ ME -les, OE -leas, special use of leas free from, without, false; c. ON lauss, G los, LOOSE ]

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