birthless en · ADJ
Etymology
From birth + -less.
Meanings
- Without a birth or births.
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(archaic) Of mean extraction; low-born.
the daughters of Magnus Troil were patiently awaiting the choice of the nameless and birthless stranger
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more birthless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most birthless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
immortal (antonym(s) of “without a birth”) · deathless (antonym(s) of “without a birth”) · high-born (antonym(s) of “low-born”) · noble (antonym(s) of “low-born”)