Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
footless [foo t-lis] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- lacking a foot or feet.
- having no support or basis; unsubstantial: footless dreams of glory.
- awkward, helpless, or inefficient.
Origin of footless Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at foot, -less Examples from the Web for footless Historical Examples of footless
He’s a footless kind of breed—but straight, as far as I know.
Hulbert Footner
But this would give rise to a footless argument, leading nowhere.
William Beebe
I said some footless thing or other to her the other day, and she turned me down, as Betty says.
Josephine Dodge Daskam
He, after his footless fashion, didn’t bother to acknowledge my note.
David Graham Phillips
I, a footless stocking in which ten cats could not catch one mouse.
Mr Jkai
Word Origin and History for footless adj.