shell-less en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH- Proto-Indo-European *skol-yeh₂ Proto-Germanic *skaljō Proto-West Germanic *skallju Old English sċiell Middle English schelle English shell 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 shell-less From shell + -less.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Lacking a shell.
- (not-comparable) Unprotected, vulnerable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shelless | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shellless | alternative, proscribed | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi kuoreton (lacking a shell) · he פגיע (unprotected, vulnerable) · pl bezskorupowy (lacking a shell)