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porridgeless en · ADJ

Etymology

From porridge + -less.

Meanings

1. Without porridge.
   • I mean, it’s not like Coach Eric’s kids back in England will actually be porridgeless and starving. 2010, Amy Ignatow, The Popularity Papers: Love and Other Fiascoes, page 95:
   • Over the Times he glanced at me and at my porridgeless porringer, and replied, “Have you eaten your egg?” 1940, Doris Leslie, House in the Dust, page 58:
   • Sitting over their porridgeless breakfast, the latter discussed the day’s itinerary by private car. 1950, Philip Boardman, How to Feel at Home in Norway: Some Hints, page 130:

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