oreles

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English ārlēas; by surface analysis, ore (“honour”) +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔːr(ə)lɛːs/

Adjective

oreles (plural and weak singular orelese) (rare, Early Middle English)

  1. Ruthless; lacking forgiveness.
  2. Wicked; lacking morals.
  3. (rare) Worthless, base.

References

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