a. Obs. [f. LEARN v. + -LESS.] Devoid of learning.

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1593.  G. Fletcher, Licia, To Rdr. A 4 b. These and such like errours … commonlie by learnelesse heades are reputed for loves kingdome.

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1610–25.  A. Cooke, Pope Joane, 5. That age was a learne-lesse and a witlesse age.

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