laweles

Middle English

Alternative forms

• (Early ME) laȝe-lease, lahelese
• lawe-lis, lawles, lawless

Etymology

From lawe +‎ -les.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlau̯(ə)lɛːs/, /ˈlau̯(ə)lɛs/

Adjective

laweles

1. Not following the law or discipline; unruly, disorderly.
2. Not governed by or having information of any law.
3. (rare) Being an outlaw or criminal.

Descendants

• English: lawless
• Scots: lawless

References

• “lauelēs, adj. & adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-02-20.