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idlesse
[ ahyd-les ]
/ ˈaɪd lɛs /
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Origin of idlesse
Words nearby idlesse
idle gear, idleness, idle pulley, idler, idler shaft, idlesse, idle time, idle wheel, idly, IDN, Ido
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How to use idlesse in a sentence
“Wise meditations, that be fruitful in good works, be far away from idlesse,” quoth he.
In Convent Walls|Emily Sarah HoltPrithee, stand out of my way, Madam Idlesse, for I have no time to spend in twirling of my thumbs.
Clare Avery|Emily Sarah HoltI will repeat it anon and anon in mine idlesse, whereby I may peradventure learn it.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)