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headless
(hed′lis)
adjective
- without a head; specif.,
- organically without a head; acephalous
- beheaded
- without a leader or director
- stupid; brainless
Origin: ME hevedles < OE heafodleas
See headless in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- a. Formed without a head.b. Decapitated.
- Lacking a leader or director.
- Lacking intelligence and prudence; stupid or foolish.
Related Forms:
- headˈless·ness noun
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