trainless

English

Etymology

train + -less

Adjective

trainless (not comparable)

  1. Without a train (in various senses).
    • 1867, The Popular science review, Volume 6 (page 82)
      At the radiant point itself, it was a subject of general remark, the meteors appeared trainless, and shone out for a moment like so many stars...
    • 1982, The Economist, Volume 284 (page 43)
      Mr Ray Buckton, the Aslef boss, is as miserable as most trainless commuters, though most of the public sees him as the villain.
    • 2007, Gioia Diliberto, The collection, page 253:
      The silk and satin dresses—all sleeveless, trainless, and above the ankle—spun out a lightness, a feeling of romance and hope.

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