Tradeless
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Without trade. not-comparable
"In even the unimproved, and tradeless condition of that island, under the Portuguese government, its revenue was, upon a tolerably just estimate, computed at near five lacks of rupees, or sixty thousand pounds sterling per annum..."
- 2 Without a trade (occupation or line of work). not-comparable
"Idle and tradeless youth and men, who are without an honest occupation, or any visible means of support, must be regarded as another, and not an inconsiderable class of our criminal population."
Synonyms
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More examples"In even the unimproved, and tradeless condition of that island, under the Portuguese government, its revenue was, upon a tolerably just estimate, computed at near five lacks of rupees, or sixty thousand pounds sterling per annum..."
Etymology
From trade + -less.
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