masterless en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English masterles, maisterles, equivalent to master + -less. Compare Dutch meesterloos (“masterless”), German meisterlos (“masterless”), Icelandic meistaralaus (“masterless”).
Meanings
- Lacking or deprived of a master.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more masterless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most masterless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |