idlesse

[ ahyd-les ]

noun

1. idleness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of idlesse¹

1590–1600; idle + -esse, as in finesse, etc.

Example Sentences

“Wise meditations, that be fruitful in good works, be far away from idlesse,” quoth he.

From Project Gutenberg

Prithee, stand out of my way, Madam Idlesse, for I have no time to spend in twirling of my thumbs.

From Project Gutenberg

I will repeat it anon and anon in mine idlesse, whereby I may peradventure learn it.

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