heedles

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English hēafodlēas; equivalent to heed +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːdlɛːs/, /ˈhɛːvədlɛːs/, /ˈhɛːdlɛs/

Adjective

heedles

  1. Headless; having no head.
  2. (rare) Lacking a boss, ruler or leader.
  3. (rare) Lacking its top or prominent parts.
  4. (rare) Having no ultimate reason.

Descendants

  • English: headless
  • Scots: heidless

References

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