wyfles

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Either from Old English wīflēas or a new formation from wyf (wife) +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwiːflɛːs/, /ˈwiːflɛs/

Adjective

wyfles (rare)

  1. Wifeless; having no wife.
  2. (religion) Bound to celibacy.

Descendants

  • English: wifeless, wiveless
  • Yola: wooveless

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