adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having no ox or oxen. rare

   "But beef is rare within these oxless isles; / Goat's flesh there is, no doubt, and kid, and mutton [...]."

Synonyms

All synonyms

oxenless

Example

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"But beef is rare within these oxless isles; / Goat's flesh there is, no doubt, and kid, and mutton [...]."

Etymology

From ox + -less.

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