thewless

English

Alternative forms

• thowless (Northern England)

Etymology

From Middle English thewless, theweles, from Old English þēawlēas, equivalent to thew (“strength; virtue; vigour”) +‎ -less. Cognate with Scots thowless.

Adjective

thewless (comparative more thewless, superlative most thewless)

1. (obsolete) Lacking morals or virtue.
2. Lacking vigour or energy; listless; weak; nerveless.

Derived terms

• thewlessness

See also

• thieveless

Anagrams

• Whetsels