fireless
Americanadjective
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lacking fire; without a fire.
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lacking spirit or enthusiasm.
Etymology
Origin of fireless
First recorded in 1350–1400, fireless is from the Middle English word fuyrles. See fire, -less
Example Sentences
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The invention of the "Fireless Cooker" depended in part upon the principle of non-conduction.
From General Science by Clark, Bertha M.
Fireless the sick in the city, The grass of the lambs is lapped In snow, Sweet Saviour, pity!
From Contemporary Belgian Poetry Selected and Translated by Jethro Bithell by Various
The Fireless Cooker is especially convenient for the preparation of cereals, meats, vegetables and other dishes that are ordinarily boiled or roasted.
From New Royal Cook Book by Anonymous
Fireless cooking: Every household should have either a good steamer or a fireless cooker.
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by Alsaker, R. L.
Fireless, foodless and without shelter, unprotected in every way, possessing nothing now save just their own bodies and the draggled garments that they wore, they lay and slept.
From Darkness and Dawn by England, George Allan
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