Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old English *fōtlēas, from Proto-West Germanic *fōtalaus, from Proto-Germanic *fōtalausaz; equivalent to fot +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfoːtlɛːs/, /ˈfoːtlɛs/

Adjective

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fotles

  1. (Late Middle English, uncommon) footless (lacking feet)

Descendants

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  • English: footless
  • Scots: fitless

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