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footless

Footless (adj) means Without feet.

adj
1
Without feet.
2
Clumsy or inept.
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Etymology

From Middle English fotles, from Old English *fōtlēas (only found as fēþelēas (“footless”)), from Proto-Germanic *fōtalausaz (“footless”), equivalent to foot + -less. Cognate with Dutch voetloos, German fußlos, Swedish fotlös, Icelandic fótalaus (“footless, legless”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of footless?

"footless" (adj) means without feet.

What are the different meanings of footless?

"footless" has 2 main meanings: 1. Without feet; 2. Clumsy or inept.

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