wage
noun
Often wages. money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.
wageless
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a word derived from
wage.
Example Sentences
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He took hold vigorously, appointed a strong Cabinet, named a new army chief, produced pay for troops and other government employees who had gone wageless for a month.
From Time Magazine Archive
Four wageless months passed before Victurine found consulting work and settled on entering a Ph.D. program.
From Time Magazine Archive
Months of wageless and thankless service had dimmed the admiral's splendour.
From Cabbages and Kings by O. Henry
Here for five years dwelt one of America's most illustrious sons, who from a humble beginning of pitiful struggle and nearly wageless toil evolved such a noble life.
From See America First by Orville O. Hiestand
And so she worketh willingly with her hands; for "common household service" is "The wageless work of Paradise."
From Stray Thoughts for Girls by Lucy H. M. Soulsby
