wepenles

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Either inherited from Old English wǣpnlēas or formed anew from wepen (“weapon”) +‎ -les (“less”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛːpənlɛːs/, /ˈwɛpənlɛːs/, /ˈweːpənlɛːs/

Adjective

wepenles

  1. (chiefly Late Middle English) Unarmed, weaponless; not carrying a weapon.

Descendants

  • English: weaponless
  • Middle Scots: wapynles

References

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