Aidless
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Without aid.
"1637, John Milton, Comus, London: Humphrey Robinson, p. 20, I found the place Where that dam’d wisard hid in slie-disguise (For so by certain signs I knew) had met Alreadie, ere my best speed could praevent The aidlesse innocent Ladie his wish’t prey,"
- 2 Without mechanical assistance.
"Aidless navigation has the advantage of not requiring equipment, but is much less accurate."
Example
More examples"1637, John Milton, Comus, London: Humphrey Robinson, p. 20, I found the place Where that dam’d wisard hid in slie-disguise (For so by certain signs I knew) had met Alreadie, ere my best speed could praevent The aidlesse innocent Ladie his wish’t prey,"
Etymology
From aid + -less.