trainlessadj.

Brit.

/ˈtreɪnlᵻs/, U.S.

/ˈtreɪnlᵻs/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: train n.², -less suffix.

Etymology: < train n.² + -less suffix.In quot. 1656 at sense 1 perhaps a transmission error for brainless adj.

†1. Of uncertain meaning; perhaps: untrainable (or an error for brainless). Obsolete. rare.

ΚΠ

1656 Simpleton the Smith 7 in R. Cox Acteon & Diana (ed. 2) Do you see this chamber-pott, it longs to be acquainted with that trainless head of yours; therefore be gone, and save your self a washing.

2. Having no train as a part, attached, or following, without a train.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the universe > constellation > comet or meteor > meteor > [adjective] > having a train > not

trainless1818

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > having specific parts > train or tails > not

roundabout1710

trainless1859

round1890

the world > animals > birds > order Galliformes (fowls) > family Phasianidae (pheasants, etc.) > [adjective] > of relating to peacock > having no train

trainless1904

1818 B. O'Reilly Greenland 31 A trainless meteor passed S. W.

1859 J. F. Maguire Rome (ed. 2) xx. 202 She swept into the adjoining apartment with a regal dignity which was anything but in keeping with her miserable appearance, and her trainless robe.

1868 J. N. Lockyer Elem. Lessons Astron. xxiv. §305. 132 There was a region in which the meteors appeared trainless,..because they were directly approaching us.

1881 Time Extra Christmas No. 61 An unstuffed is an incomplete roast turkey, a one-eyed beauty, a train-less peacock.

1904 Daily News 21 Nov. 4 The peacock..that less than a month ago was a dowdy, trainless bird, has grown a ‘tail’ of bewildering beauty.

1914 Nature 7 May 250/1 The meteors were white, swift, and usually trainless.

1995 J. L. Severa Dressed for Photographer 242 The bottom hoop near the hem of this dress can easily be seen beneath its round (trainless) skirt.

2006 K. Wicoff I do but I Don't 159 Modern brides..‘pick and choose’, not wearing a veil over the face, for instance, or wearing ivory instead of white, or going strapless or trainless.

3. Having no railway train or trains; where no trains are running.

ΘΚΠ

society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [adjective] > without trains

trainless1850

1850 N. Brit. Rev. Nov. 64 The money will be there..surely in a better place than if it were with the last surpluses, in repudiated loans and trainless railroads.

1900 Westm. Gaz. 25 Aug. 4/3 Only two [railway] systems are now trainless.

1937 R. Storrs Mem. Sir Ronald Storrs iii. 40 I fell into a dreamless sleep, missing the Mestre connection and waking only with a start in a midnight and trainless Venice.

1994 Independent on Sunday 21 Aug. 15/1 Far from being the second golden age of the train, the 21st century should be trainless.

2010 D. St. J. Thomas Remote Brit. xxx. 392 Once a railway crossroads, in common with so many market towns, Louth is now trainless.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	trainless
释义	trainlessadj. Brit. /ˈtreɪnlᵻs/, U.S. /ˈtreɪnlᵻs/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: train n.², -less suffix. Etymology: < train n.² + -less suffix.In quot. 1656 at sense 1 perhaps a transmission error for brainless adj. †1. Of uncertain meaning; perhaps: untrainable (or an error for brainless). Obsolete. rare. ΚΠ 1656 Simpleton the Smith 7 in R. Cox Acteon & Diana (ed. 2) Do you see this chamber-pott, it longs to be acquainted with that trainless head of yours; therefore be gone, and save your self a washing. 2. Having no train as a part, attached, or following, without a train. ΘΚΠ the world > the universe > constellation > comet or meteor > meteor > [adjective] > having a train > not trainless1818 the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > having specific parts > train or tails > not roundabout1710 trainless1859 round1890 the world > animals > birds > order Galliformes (fowls) > family Phasianidae (pheasants, etc.) > [adjective] > of relating to peacock > having no train trainless1904 1818 B. O'Reilly Greenland 31 A trainless meteor passed S. W. 1859 J. F. Maguire Rome (ed. 2) xx. 202 She swept into the adjoining apartment with a regal dignity which was anything but in keeping with her miserable appearance, and her trainless robe. 1868 J. N. Lockyer Elem. Lessons Astron. xxiv. §305. 132 There was a region in which the meteors appeared trainless,..because they were directly approaching us. 1881 Time Extra Christmas No. 61 An unstuffed is an incomplete roast turkey, a one-eyed beauty, a train-less peacock. 1904 Daily News 21 Nov. 4 The peacock..that less than a month ago was a dowdy, trainless bird, has grown a ‘tail’ of bewildering beauty. 1914 Nature 7 May 250/1 The meteors were white, swift, and usually trainless. 1995 J. L. Severa Dressed for Photographer 242 The bottom hoop near the hem of this dress can easily be seen beneath its round (trainless) skirt. 2006 K. Wicoff I do but I Don't 159 Modern brides..‘pick and choose’, not wearing a veil over the face, for instance, or wearing ivory instead of white, or going strapless or trainless. 3. Having no railway train or trains; where no trains are running. ΘΚΠ society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [adjective] > without trains trainless1850 1850 N. Brit. Rev. Nov. 64 The money will be there..surely in a better place than if it were with the last surpluses, in repudiated loans and trainless railroads. 1900 Westm. Gaz. 25 Aug. 4/3 Only two [railway] systems are now trainless. 1937 R. Storrs Mem. Sir Ronald Storrs iii. 40 I fell into a dreamless sleep, missing the Mestre connection and waking only with a start in a midnight and trainless Venice. 1994 Independent on Sunday 21 Aug. 15/1 Far from being the second golden age of the train, the 21st century should be trainless. 2010 D. St. J. Thomas Remote Brit. xxx. 392 Once a railway crossroads, in common with so many market towns, Louth is now trainless. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1656
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