taleless

English

Etymology

tale +‎ -less. Compare Dutch talloos.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈteɪl.ləs/

Adjective

taleless (not comparable)

1. Without a tale or story.
   • 1897, The Morningside, volume 2, page 90:

     Enough, out, caitiff, into the streets, and never again return unless thou dost bring with thee one who may tell me some new tale; if thou dost return taleless, thou shalt immediately thereafter become headless as well.

2. (obsolete) Too numerous to count; innumerable.