adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without birds. not-comparable

   "Rude huts, like birdless nests, are tenantless;"

Example

More examples

"Rude huts, like birdless nests, are tenantless;"

Etymology

From Middle English bridles, byrdles, equivalent to bird + -less.

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