taleless

adj — 2 senses

taleless

adj

UK /ˈteɪl.ləs/

Etymology From tale + -less. Compare Dutch talloos.

1

Without a tale or story.

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.1897, The Morningside, volume 2, page 90

2

Obsolete Too numerous to count; innumerable.

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