Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English mōdorlēas, from Proto-Germanic *mōdērlausaz; equivalent to moder +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdərlɛːs/, /ˈmoːdərlɛs/

Adjective

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moderles (plural and weak singular moderlese)

  1. motherless

Descendants

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  • English: motherless

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