thewless en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English thewless, theweles, from Old English þēawlēas, equivalent to thew (“strength; virtue; vigour”) + -less. Cognate with Scots thowless.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Lacking morals or virtue.
- Lacking vigour or energy; listless; weak; nerveless.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most thewless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| thowless | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more thewless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |