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LORDLESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lordless mean? 

LORDLESS (adjective)
  The adjective LORDLESS has 1 sense:

1. having no lord or masterplay

  Familiarity information: LORDLESS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LORDLESS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having no lord or master

Synonyms:

lordless; masterless

Context example:

harsh punishments for sturdy vagabonds and masterless men

Similar:

uncontrolled (not being under control; out of control)


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