Meanings
- not comparableWithout trade.
In even the unimproved, and tradeless condition of that island, under the Portuguese government, its revenue was, upon a tolerably just estimate, computed at near five lacks of rupees, or sixty thousand pounds sterling per annum...
1757, John H. Grose, A voyage to the East-Indies: with observations on various parts thereSynonyms: commerceless, nontrading
- not comparableWithout a trade (occupation or line of work).
Idle and tradeless youth and men, who are without an honest occupation, or any visible means of support, must be regarded as another, and not an inconsiderable class of our criminal population.
1855, Pennsylvania Prison Society, The Journal of prison discipline and philanthropy, Volume 10
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveWithout trade.
Origin
Translations
Greek ανεπάγγελτος
- ανεπάγγελτος (anepángeltos)lacking a trade (occupation)
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