thewless

English

Alternative forms

thowless (Northern England)

Etymology

From Middle English thewless, theweles, from Old English þēawlēas, equivalent to thew (“strength; virtue; vigour”) +‎ -less. Cognate with Scots thowless.

Adjective

thewless (comparative more thewless, superlative most thewless)

(obsolete) Lacking morals or virtue.
Lacking vigour or energy; listless; weak; nerveless.

Derived terms

thewlessness

See also

thieveless

Anagrams

Whetsels

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