Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable)Without speed; slow; sluggish or steady.

  2. (archaic, not comparable)Lacking success or prosperity; not prosperous; unfortunate; unsuccessful.

Origin

From Middle English spedles, equivalent to speed + -less.

From Middle English spedles, equivalent to speed + -less.

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