a. Obs. [f. FIGHT sb. + -LESS.] Without fight or fighting.
1595. G. Markham, Trag. Sir R. Grinvile (Arb.), 69. Yet should we fightlesse let our shyps force flie.
a. 1618. Sylvester, Panaretus, 782.
| Is even to conquer by uncasuall course, | |
| Fight-lesse to fight, and without force to force. |
