Old English

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Etymology

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From stēor +‎ -lēas.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈste͜oːrˌlæ͜ɑːs/

Adjective

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stēorlēas

  1. without restrain; unruly, ungovernable, fierce
  2. without regulation, rule or instruction, profligate, foolish, ignorant

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: sterelees, stereles

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