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stintless, a.|ˈstɪntlɪs|
[f. stint n.1 + -less.]
†1. That may not be stinted or caused to cease; that may not be assuaged or satisfied. Obs.
1587T. Hughes Misfort. Arthur Epil. 8 See heere..The lasting panges: the stintlesse greefes: the teares. 1598Rowlands Betray. Christ G j b, His life was nothing els but stintlesse passion. 1657S. Purchas Pol. Flying-Ins. 114 Only resolution can make them give back, give over, they will make many tedious and stintlesse onsets.
2. Supplied without stint.
1844Ld. Brougham A. Lunel I. i. 22 But, oh heavens! how much besides of this ceaseless and stintless chatter passed through both ears without..reaching the mind. 1889Ruskin Præterita III. 18 The only constant form of pure religion [is] in useful work, faithful love, and stintless charity.
3. quasi-adv. Ceaselessly.
1598Rowlands Betray. Christ G iv, The Virgine mother cheefe in mournefull teares, With holy Maries twaine that stintlesse wept. |