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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Ancient Greek ἐν (en) Ancient Greek ἐν- (en-) Proto-Indo-European *keh₂w- Proto-Hellenic *káwyō Ancient Greek καίω (kaíō) Ancient Greek καυστός (kaustós) Ancient Greek ἔγκαυστον (énkauston)bor. Late Latin encaustumder. Old French enquebor. Middle English ynke English ink Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English inkless From ink + -less.
Meanings
- Without ink.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most inkless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more inkless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |