kithless en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- kĭth'lĭs
- /ˈkɪθ.lɪs/
Etymology
Etymology tree English kith 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 kithless From kith + -less.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, obsolete) Not knowing anyone; having no acquaintances or family.