laweles

Middle English

Alternative forms

(Early ME) laȝe-lease, lahelese
lawe-lis, lawles, lawless

Etymology

From lawe +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈlau̯(ə)lɛːs/, /ˈlau̯(ə)lɛs/

Adjective

laweles

Not following the law or discipline; unruly, disorderly.
Not governed by or having information of any law.
(rare) Being an outlaw or criminal.

Descendants

English: lawless
Scots: lawless

References

“lauelēs (adj. & adv.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-02-20.

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