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makeless

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[meyk-lis] / ˈmeɪk lɪs /

adjective

Archaic.

  1. having no mate or match.

Etymology

Origin of makeless

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; make 2, -less

Example Sentences

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And then they all three cried: Sir knight, we yield us unto you as a man of might makeless.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

Sir, said he, it is Queen Isoud that, out-taken my lady your queen, she is makeless.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

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