barnles

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English bearnlēas; equivalent to barn (“child”) +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbarnlɛ̝ːs/, /ˈbaːrnlɛ̝ːs/

Adjective

barnles

  1. (rare) Lacking or without children.

Descendants

  • English: bairnless
  • Scots: bairnless

References

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