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Definition of Bootless
1. Adjective. Unproductive of success. "A vain attempt"
Similar to: Unproductive
Derivative terms: Fruitlessness
Definition of Bootless
1. a. Unavailing; unprofitable; useless; without advantage or success.
Definition of Bootless
1. Adjective. without boots ¹
2. Adjective. profitless; pointless; unavailing ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bootless
1. useless [adj] - See also: useless
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bootless
Literary usage of Bootless
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1859)
"bootless. To boot, to aid, help, succour.—Bailey. ... bootless, without advantage,
not contributing to further the end we have in view. ..."
2. The Popular History of England by Charles Knight (1880)
"Condition of Ireland.—Rebellion of Tyrone.—Essex appointed Lord-lieutenant of
Ireland.—His bootless campaign.— Essex suddenly returns to England. ..."
3. The Historical Writings of John Fiske by John Fiske (1902)
"... anti-Leis- lerian had absorbed the attention of the province, weakened its
resources, and loosened its grasp upon the Long House, inso- bootless much ..."
4. The Connecticut River and the Valley of the Connecticut: Three Hundred and by Edwin Munroe Bacon (1906)
"... the early French and Indian Wars—The first Captives marched to Canada from
Deerfield and Hatfield —Knightly Quest of two Hatfield Men — bootless raid of ..."
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