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adverb ˈfʊtləsli 1Irish English. So as to be unable to stand upright. Only in "footlessly drunk", incapably drunk. Compare "footless", "legless"rare. 2Without firm basis, support, or footing. More generally: aimlessly, without direction; randomly. 3Of movement: without (apparent) use of the foot or feet. Often somewhat fanciful or poetic.
Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in National Advocate. From footless + -ly. adverbˈfʊtləsli 1Irish English. So as to be unable to stand upright. Only in "footlessly drunk", incapably drunk. Compare "footless", "legless"rare. 2Without firm basis, support, or footing. More generally: aimlessly, without direction; randomly. 3Of movement: without (apparent) use of the foot or feet. Often somewhat fanciful or poetic.
Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in National Advocate. From footless + -ly. |