masterless
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English masterles, maisterles, equivalent to master + -less. Compare Dutch meesterloos (“masterless”), German meisterlos (“masterless”), Icelandic meistaralaus (“masterless”).
Adjective edit
masterless (comparative more masterless, superlative most masterless)
- Lacking or deprived of a master.
Usage notes edit
- Not the same as "free of a master".