thewless

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English thewless, theweles, from Old English þēawlēas, equivalent to thew (“strength; virtue; vigour”) +‎ -less. Cognate with Scots thowless.

Adjective

thewless (comparative more thewless, superlative most thewless)

  1. (obsolete) Lacking morals or virtue.
  2. Lacking vigour or energy; listless; weak; nerveless.

Derived terms

See also

  • thieveless

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