adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without a lair. not-comparable, rare

   "He is a dog — and the pup of a dog — red, yellow-bellied, lairless, and haired between every toe!"

Example

More examples

"He is a dog — and the pup of a dog — red, yellow-bellied, lairless, and haired between every toe!"

Etymology

From lair + -less.

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